ULUnilever shows strong fundamental health and dividend appeal, with solid performance metrics. While it operates in a stable consumer goods sector, its thematic positioning is moderate, and technical indicators suggest a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook. Recommended for income-focused investors looking for stability.
Unilever is a well-established player in the consumer staples sector, benefiting from consistent demand. Its portfolio includes brands that align with some growing trends like health and wellbeing, but it faces headwinds from evolving consumer preferences and intense competition. ESG initiatives are a positive factor.
Unilever demonstrates a robust financial position with consistent profitability and strong free cash flow generation. The company offers an attractive dividend yield and maintains a manageable debt level. Growth in revenue and net income has been present, though margin expansion could be a focus.
Unilever's stock is trading near its 52-week high but has shown mixed signals across different timeframes. While longer-term moving averages suggest an uptrend, shorter-term indicators like RSI and MACD indicate potential overbought conditions and a possible pause or pullback.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Consumer Staples Resilience | 80 |
| Health & Wellbeing Trend | 70 |
| Digital Transformation & E-commerce | 60 |
| ESG & Sustainability Focus | 75 |
| Emerging Market Exposure | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividend | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 65 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 55 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 50 |
Positive Short-Term Performance
The stock price has increased by 2.31% over the past 5 days, indicating positive recent momentum.
Attractive Dividend Yield
The current dividend yield of 2.94% provides a reasonable income stream for investors.
Elevated P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 22.78 is relatively high, suggesting the stock might be trading at a premium compared to its earnings.
Slightly Declining Net Margin
The net margin decreased from 10.9% in Q4 2023 to 9.5% in Q4 2024, indicating potential pressure on profitability.
May 2025
16
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
13
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $
A: $
L: $
H: 15.90B
A: 15.60B
L: 15.30B
Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through five segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Foods, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products, including face, hand, and body moisturizers; and Prestige beauty and wellbeing products. The Personal Care segment offers skin cleansing products comprising soaps and showers; deodorants; and oral care products consisting of toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash products. The Home Care segment is involved in the sale of fabric care products, including washing powders and liquids, and rinse conditioners; and fabric enhancers, and home and hygiene cleaning products. The Foods segment provides cooking aids and mini meals, such as soups, bouillons, and seasonings, as well as condiments, mayonnaise and ketchup, and food solutions. The Ice Cream segment offers ice cream products, including in-home and out-of-home ice creams. The company provides its products under the AXE, Ben & Jerry's, Clear, Cif, Closeup, Comfort, Cornetto, Dermalogica, Domestos, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Hellmann's, Horlicks, Knorr, LUX, Lifebuoy, Liquid I.V., Magnum, Nutrafol, OMO, Pond's, Paula's Choice, Pepsodent, Rexona, Sunlight, Sunsilk, Surf, TRESemmé, Vaseline, Wall's, and Yasso brand names. Unilever PLC was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
74.37 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for UL have a max estimate of 85.72 and a min estimate of 68.84.