Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$55.50 +0.78 (+1.42%)

As of 01/16/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
1

Buy
6

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, 1 has given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UL.

Consensus Price Target

$61.75
11.27% 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 11.27% from the current price of $55.50.

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UL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/18/24 to 1/17/25	1 Month Ago 12/19/23 to 12/18/24	3 Months Ago 10/20/23 to 10/19/24	1 Year Ago 1/18/23 to 1/18/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$61.75	$61.75	$61.75	N/A
Forecasted Upside	11.27% Upside	6.78% Upside	-1.91% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Reduce

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	2.40	2.48	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.27% Upside	46.44% Upside	13.02% 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
1/9/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	C. Elliott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/6/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	J. Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Underperform
11/19/2024	Erste Group Bank 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
8/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$47.00 ➝ $72.00	+16.50%
7/30/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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
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, January 10, 2025. 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 recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.4755 per share, reflecting a positive change from the previous dividend of $0.35. This increase indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The current stock price of Unilever PLC is $58.87, which is relatively stable compared to its 12-month high of $65.87. This stability may appeal to investors looking for less volatility in their portfolios.
Institutional investors have shown increased interest in Unilever PLC, with several firms, including Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC and Bank of Montreal Can, significantly increasing their stakes. This trend can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
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. This diversification can lead to more stable revenue streams.
Analysts have given Unilever PLC a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target of $61.75, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation, making it a potentially attractive investment opportunity.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

Despite the recent dividend increase, Unilever PLC's dividend payout ratio is 56.63%, which indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Unilever PLC's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $46.46, suggesting potential volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
Two research analysts have rated Unilever PLC with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about the company's short-term performance, which could deter potential investors.
The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 17.31, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued relative to its earnings.
Recent changes in analyst ratings, including a downgrade from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, may indicate uncertainty about the company's growth prospects, which could be a red flag for investors.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 1 hold rating, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 11.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Unilever's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Unilever has been rated by research analysts at Erste Group Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Unilever less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Unilever is 2.40 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.48. Learn more on how UL compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:UL) was last updated on 1/17/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target