Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$56.18 +0.64 (+1.15%)

As of 03:04 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 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
1

Buy
7

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UL.

Consensus Price Target

$61.75
9.92% Upside

According to the 11 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 9.92% from the current price of $56.18.

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UL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 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	9.92% Upside	10.24% Upside	5.36% Upside	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	2.50	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	11.23% Upside	42.34% Upside	12.82% 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
2/21/2025	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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 Thursday, February 20, 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 has recently seen a significant increase in institutional investment, with firms like Entropy Technologies LP acquiring a new position valued at approximately $1.81 million, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock is currently trading at $56.01, which is near its 12-month low of $46.46, suggesting potential for price appreciation as it rebounds towards its 12-month high of $65.87.
Analysts have mixed but generally positive ratings, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and a target price of $61.75, suggesting that there is room for growth in the stock price.
Unilever PLC operates across diverse segments including Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, which helps mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single product line.
Recent upgrades from analysts, such as the upgrade to a "strong-buy" rating by Sanford C. Bernstein, reflect positive sentiment and potential for upward momentum in the stock.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

Unilever PLC has faced downgrades from several analysts, including a cut from "sector perform" to "underperform" by Royal Bank of Canada, which may indicate underlying challenges in the company's performance.
With 9.67% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there is a risk of volatility if these investors decide to sell their positions, which could negatively impact the stock price.
The company's stock has experienced a decline, trading down $3.13 recently, which may signal weakness in market demand or investor sentiment.
Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, which could deter potential investors and lead to further price declines.
Unilever PLC's diverse product segments, while a strength, also mean that the company must navigate various market dynamics, which can complicate overall performance and profitability.

UL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 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.
: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 1 hold rating, 6 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 9.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Unilever's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Unilever has been rated by research analysts at DZ 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 2.45 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how UL compares to other companies.

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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target