Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$62.95

+0.07 (+0.11%)

(As of 10/18/2024 ET)

Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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, and 6 have given a buy rating for UL.

Consensus Price Target

$61.75
-1.91% Downside

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 downside of -1.91% from the current price of $62.95.

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UL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/21/23 to 10/20/24	1 Month Ago 9/21/23 to 9/20/24	3 Months Ago 7/23/23 to 7/22/24	1 Year Ago 10/21/22 to 10/21/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 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	$54.00	$46.00
Forecasted Upside	-1.91% Downside	-4.13% Downside	-7.16% Downside	-4.56% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Sell

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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	2.30	2.43	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	-1.91% Downside	131.66% Upside	6.18% 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
8/22/2024	Bank of America 4 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 4 of 5 stars	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

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Unilever
Bull Case

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

Unilever PLC has consistently increased its dividend payout ratio (DPR) to 54.81%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Recent analyst upgrades from "hold" to "buy" ratings by reputable firms like Bank of America and StockNews.com indicate positive sentiment towards the company's future performance.
Unilever PLC operates in diverse segments such as Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream, providing a broad revenue base that can withstand market fluctuations.
The current dividend yield of 2.92% offers investors a competitive return compared to other investment options.
With an average price target of $61.75, analysts foresee potential growth in Unilever PLC's stock value, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

Despite some positive ratings, Unilever PLC still has a significant number of sell ratings from analysts, indicating potential risks associated with the stock.
Market volatility and changing consumer preferences could impact Unilever PLC's performance in its various segments, leading to uncertain revenue streams.
The stock price of Unilever PLC may be influenced by external factors such as economic conditions, competitive pressures, and regulatory changes, posing risks to investors.
While the company has shown resilience, global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions could affect Unilever PLC's international operations and profitability.
Investors should carefully monitor Unilever PLC's financial reports and market trends to make informed decisions due to the mixed analyst ratings and potential market challenges.

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 equities 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 and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 downside of -1.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Unilever's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Unilever has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, TD Cowen, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Unilever less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Unilever is 2.30 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.43. Learn more on how UL compares to other companies.