Unilever (ULVR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 4,559 -22.00 (-0.48%)

(As of 12/20/2024 12:19 PM ET)

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 2.33% from the current price of GBX 4,559.

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ULVR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
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

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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	2.49
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ULVR News	Neutral News

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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%
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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 capitalization of £114.10 billion, indicating a robust financial position and stability, which can be attractive to investors looking for established companies.
The company operates in diverse segments, including Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, allowing it to mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single category.
As of the latest trading session, Unilever PLC's stock price is GBX 4,606 ($58.85), which reflects a relatively stable trading environment despite a recent decline of 0.4%. This price point may present a buying opportunity for investors.
Unilever PLC has a history of strong brand recognition with products under well-known names such as Dove, Hellmann's, and Ben & Jerry's, which can drive consumer loyalty and consistent sales.
The company recently announced a dividend of GBX 36.63 ($0.47) per share, representing a yield of 0.79%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors, although the payout ratio is notably high at 6,681.82%, indicating a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

The stock has shown a recent decline of 0.4%, which may indicate potential volatility and uncertainty in the market, raising concerns for risk-averse investors.
Unilever PLC's high PE ratio of 2,091.36 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 137.49, indicating a high level of debt compared to equity. This could pose risks, especially in times of economic downturns when debt servicing becomes challenging.
With a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.49, Unilever PLC may face liquidity issues, suggesting that it might struggle to meet short-term obligations without selling inventory.
The recent dividend payout ratio is extremely high, which could be unsustainable in the long term, raising concerns about the company's ability to maintain dividend payments if earnings do not grow.

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 twelve months. 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 2.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Unilever more than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating for Unilever is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ULVR compares to other companies.

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Unilever (ULVR) Stock Forecast & Price Target