Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$59.74 +0.64 (+1.08%)

(As of 11/27/2024 ET)

Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
2

Buy
5

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Unilever in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for UL.

Consensus Price Target

$61.75
3.36% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Unilever, the average price target is $61.75. The highest price target for UL is $72.00, while the lowest price target for UL is $48.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.36% from the current price of $59.75.

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UL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/28/23 to 11/27/24	1 Month Ago 10/29/23 to 10/28/24	3 Months Ago 8/30/23 to 8/29/24	1 Year Ago 11/28/22 to 11/28/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$61.75	$61.75	$61.75	N/A
Forecasted Upside	3.36% Upside	-1.37% Downside	-5.12% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Reduce

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UL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

UL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Unilever Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Unilever	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.20	2.50	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.36% Upside	36.38% Upside	6.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent UL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/19/2024	Erste Group Bank 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
8/22/2024	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$47.00 ➝ $72.00	+16.50%
7/30/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	G. Delmas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell
7/23/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$67.00	+15.19%
6/7/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
5/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Overweight
5/8/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$58.00 ➝ $60.00	+14.11%
2/27/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$52.00 ➝ $48.00	-4.89%
12/11/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Underperform
12/11/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
11/9/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight

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Should I Buy Unilever Stock? UL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Unilever pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Unilever
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Unilever PLC:

Unilever PLC has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.4755 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.90, providing a dividend yield of approximately 3.28%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The stock is currently trading at $57.99, which is below its 50-day simple moving average of $62.59. This may indicate a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks.
With a consensus rating of "Hold" and a price target of $61.75, analysts suggest that there is room for price appreciation, which could lead to capital gains for investors.
Unilever PLC operates in diverse segments such as Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, which helps mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single product line and allows for growth across various markets.
The company has a strong presence in multiple regions, including Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, which can provide stability and growth opportunities in different economic environments.

Unilever
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Unilever PLC for these reasons:

Despite the recent dividend increase, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month low of $46.46 and a high of $65.87, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, which may suggest concerns about the company's future performance and could deter potential investors.
The stock's recent trading volume of 2,580,130 shares is close to its average volume of 2,587,103, indicating that there may not be significant investor interest at the current price level.
Unilever PLC's 200-day simple moving average is $59.45, and the stock is currently trading below this average, which could signal a bearish trend and suggest that the stock may continue to face downward pressure.
Market conditions and consumer preferences can change rapidly, and as a fast-moving consumer goods company, Unilever PLC may face challenges in adapting to these changes, impacting its sales and profitability.

UL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Unilever is $61.75, with a high forecast of $72.00 and a low forecast of $48.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" UL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Unilever's stock has a predicted upside of 3.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Unilever has been rated by research analysts at Erste Group Bank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Unilever less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Unilever is 2.20 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how UL compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:UL) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target