Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$57.16 -0.39 (-0.68%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
1

Buy
5

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for UL.

Consensus Price Target

$61.75
8.03% Upside

According to the 8 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 8.03% from the current price of $57.16.

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UL 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	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 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	8.03% Upside	5.37% Upside	-4.86% 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	2.38	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.03% Upside	46.16% Upside	14.53% 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 3 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 Thursday, December 12, 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, up from $0.35, which reflects a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.90, providing a yield of approximately 3.24%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
The stock is currently trading at $58.78, which is below the consensus target price of $61.75. This suggests potential for price appreciation, making it an appealing investment opportunity.
Unilever PLC has received a mix of ratings from analysts, with five analysts assigning a buy rating. This indicates a level of confidence in the company's future performance and growth prospects.
The company operates in 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.
Unilever PLC's strong presence in various global markets, including Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, positions it well to capitalize on growth opportunities in emerging markets.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

Despite the recent dividend increase, the stock has faced mixed ratings, with three analysts issuing sell ratings and three holding ratings, indicating uncertainty about its future performance.
The stock has a fifty-two week high of $65.87, suggesting that it may be trading closer to its upper range, which could limit short-term upside potential.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact consumer spending, which may adversely affect Unilever PLC's sales and profitability in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Analysts have noted fluctuations in market sentiment, with some recent downgrades, such as from StockNews.com, which could signal potential challenges ahead for the company.
The competitive landscape in the consumer goods industry is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could pressure Unilever PLC's margins and growth prospects.

UL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 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.
: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings 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 8.03% 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 2.38 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 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target