Unilever (ULVR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 4,654.49 -7.51 (-0.16%)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
0

Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Unilever in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for ULVR.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,665

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Unilever, the average price target is GBX 4,665. The highest price target for ULVR is GBX 5,100, while the lowest price target for ULVR is GBX 4,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.23% from the current price of GBX 4,654.49.

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ULVR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/1/24 to 1/31/25	1 Month Ago 1/2/24 to 1/1/25	3 Months Ago 11/3/23 to 11/2/24	1 Year Ago 2/1/23 to 2/1/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 4,665	GBX 4,665	GBX 4,665	GBX 4,242
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ULVR 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.

ULVR 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 Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.55
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ULVR News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/4/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
7/2/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Underperform	GBX 3,700 ➝ GBX 4,000	-7.19%
4/25/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 4,960	+20.42%
4/8/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 4,600	+20.52%
2/15/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Ennis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 4,400	+3.10%
2/15/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bruno Monteyne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 3,500	-17.97%
2/14/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	GBX 4,400 ➝ GBX 4,600	+7.23%
2/10/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform	GBX 3,900 ➝ GBX 3,800	-8.05%
2/10/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eamonn Ferry Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 4,800	+16.36%
2/9/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Guillaume Delmas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 3,050	-25.94%
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Should I Buy Unilever Stock? ULVR Pros and Cons Explained

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Unilever
Bull Case

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

Unilever PLC has a strong market presence, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people daily, indicating a robust customer base and potential for consistent revenue.
The company generated sales of €60.1 billion in 2022, showcasing its financial strength and ability to maintain high revenue levels, which can be attractive for investors looking for stability.
With 71% of its shares owned by institutional investors, Unilever PLC demonstrates significant confidence from large financial entities, which can be a positive indicator for individual investors.
Unilever's commitment to sustainability through its Unilever Compass strategy aims to improve the health of the planet and contribute to social inclusivity, aligning with the growing trend of socially responsible investing.
The current stock price reflects the company's strong fundamentals and market position, making it a potentially valuable addition to an investment portfolio.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

Despite its strong market presence, Unilever PLC faces intense competition in the consumer goods sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The company's significant reliance on developing and emerging markets (59% of its footprint) may expose it to economic volatility and geopolitical risks in those regions.
As a large multinational corporation, Unilever PLC may encounter regulatory challenges and compliance costs that could affect its operational efficiency and profitability.
Fluctuations in raw material prices can impact production costs, potentially squeezing margins if the company is unable to pass these costs onto consumers.
Investors may be concerned about the company's ability to innovate and keep up with changing consumer preferences in a rapidly evolving market.

ULVR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Unilever is GBX 4,665, with a high forecast of GBX 5,100 and a low forecast of GBX 4,000.
: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ULVR shares.
: According to analysts, Unilever's stock has a predicted upside of 0.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Unilever less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for Unilever is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer defensive" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how ULVR compares to other companies.

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Unilever (ULVR) Stock Forecast & Price Target