Unilever PLC
Unilever PLC is a multinational consumer goods company that develops, markets, and distributes a wide range of personal care, household, and food products, generating revenue primarily through the sale of branded goods to consumers and retailers.
Business. Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) is a consumer non-cyclical company engaged in the personal products industry, primarily generating revenue through product sales. The firm is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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18 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) has seen two notable additions to its shareholder base as of March 31, 2026, marking the first recorded analysis for the ticker. Investor ID 929 acquired 843,228 shares, representing a portfolio weight of 0.0088% and a value of approximately $48.04 million. Simultaneously, Investor ID 930 added 977,288 shares, accounting for a 0.0129% weight and a value of roughly $55.70 million. These changes were detected on June 20, 2026, signaling fresh institutional interest in the consumer goods giant. These new holdings contribute to Unilever’s broader investor profile, which currently includes 32 top holders and coverage from 20 analysts. The company remains a constituent of two major indices, underscoring its status as a core holding in diversified portfolios. While the specific identities of the new investors are not disclosed, the simultaneous entry of two notable shareholders suggests coordinated or independent confidence in the stock’s near-term prospects. The significance of these additions lies in the context of Unilever’s established market presence. With no prior basis for delta computation in this initial analysis, these fresh positions serve as a baseline for future tracking of institutional sentiment. The modest but notable weights indicate that these investors are likely building positions rather than making speculative bets, aligning with the long-term nature of typical holdings in large-cap consumer staples. Looking ahead, the quiet period in news dispatches—evidenced by zero reports from June 26 to July 15, 2026, and only one on June 30—suggests a lack of immediate catalysts driving short-term volatility. This stability may provide a conducive environment for the new shareholders to accumulate positions without significant price disruption. As the first data point in this analysis, these holder changes set the stage for monitoring how institutional flows evolve in relation to Unilever’s financial performance and ESG metrics.
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Synthesis
Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) is a consumer non-cyclical company engaged in the personal products industry, primarily generating revenue through product sales. The firm is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
Unilever PLC has a total revenue of 14.96 billion EUR, with 2.18 billion basic and diluted shares outstanding, indicating a stable capital structure with no immediate dilution pressure. However, liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents.
Profitability metrics for Unilever PLC are not available in the current dataset, but the company operates in the Personal Products industry, where key performance indicators include gross margin, operating margin, and return on invested capital. These metrics are essential for benchmarking against industry medians and assessing competitive positioning.
Unilever PLC's revenue is derived from multiple segments and geographic regions, though specific revenue concentration data is not disclosed in the available source documents. The company's exposure to geographic markets and product segments is a critical factor in understanding its risk and growth profile.
The company's growth trajectory is not quantified in the current dataset, but analyst estimates suggest a mean price target of 5,250.54 EUR, with a median of 5,250.00 EUR and a range from 4,200.00 EUR to 6,359.00 EUR. Analysts have issued 3 strong-buy, 6 buy, and 7 hold recommendations, indicating a generally positive outlook.
Risk factors for Unilever PLC include the inability to assess liquidity risk due to missing balance-sheet data and no going-concern language in source documents. The company is also exposed to industry-specific risks such as regulatory changes, consumer preferences, and supply chain disruptions.
Recent events and filings for Unilever PLC are not detailed in the current dataset, but the company's ongoing operations and strategic initiatives are likely to be covered in upcoming investor communications and regulatory filings.
Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) has seen two notable additions to its shareholder base as of March 31, 2026, marking the first recorded analysis for the ticker. Investor ID 929 acquired 843,228 shares, representing a portfolio weight of 0.0088% and a value of approximately $48.04 million. Simultaneously, Investor ID 930 added 977,288 shares, accounting for a 0.0129% weight and a value of roughly $55.70 million. These changes were detected on June 20, 2026, signaling fresh institutional interest in the consumer goods giant. These new holdings contribute to Unilever’s broader investor profile, which currently includes 32 top holders and coverage from 20 analysts. The company remains a constituent of two major indices, underscoring its status as a core holding in diversified portfolios. While the specific identities of the new investors are not disclosed, the simultaneous entry of two notable shareholders suggests coordinated or independent confidence in the stock’s near-term prospects. The significance of these additions lies in the context of Unilever’s established market presence. With no prior basis for delta computation in this initial analysis, these fresh positions serve as a baseline for future tracking of institutional sentiment. The modest but notable weights indicate that these investors are likely building positions rather than making speculative bets, aligning with the long-term nature of typical holdings in large-cap consumer staples. Looking ahead, the quiet period in news dispatches—evidenced by zero reports from June 26 to July 15, 2026, and only one on June 30—suggests a lack of immediate catalysts driving short-term volatility. This stability may provide a conducive environment for the new shareholders to accumulate positions without significant price disruption. As the first data point in this analysis, these holder changes set the stage for monitoring how institutional flows evolve in relation to Unilever’s financial performance and ESG metrics.
- Unilever PLC has a total revenue of 14.96 billion EUR and 2.18 billion shares outstanding, indicating a stable capital structure.
- Analysts have issued a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 5,250.54 EUR and a median of 5,250.00 EUR.
- Liquidity risk could not be assessed due to missing balance-sheet data and no going-concern language in source documents.
- The company operates in the Personal Products industry, where key performance indicators include gross margin, operating margin, and return on invested capital.
- Revenue concentration and geographic exposure data are not disclosed in the available source documents.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
Revenue €14.72B, −3,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €14.72B, −3,5% YoY
Revenue €14.83B, −0,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €14.83B, −0,9% YoY
Revenue €15.25B.
- ▍Revenue €15.25B
Revenue €14.96B.
- ▍Revenue €14.96B
Revenue €50.50B, −3,8% YoY; Operating income +4,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €50.50B, −3,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income +4,0% YoY
- ▍Net income +64,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +21,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 18.7%
Revenue €52.48B, −11,9% YoY; Operating income −10,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €52.48B, −11,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income −10,3% YoY
- ▍Net income −11,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −42,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 10.9%
Revenue €59.60B, −0,8% YoY; Operating income −9,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €59.60B, −0,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income −9,2% YoY
- ▍Net income −15,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −37,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 10.9%
Revenue €60.07B, +14,6% YoY; Operating income +22,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €60.07B, +14,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income +22,6% YoY
- ▍Net income +26,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +62,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 12.7%
Revenue €52.44B; Operating income €8.64B.
- ▍Revenue €52.44B
- ▍Operating income €8.64B
- ▍Net margin 11.5%
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,17 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 51,3B EUR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 10,3B EUR |
- FY2026 — next full year (forecast) · projected off FY2025 close, as of 2025-12-31 · conf —11,3BFORECAST
- FY2026 — next full year (forecast) · projected off FY2025 close, as of 2025-12-31 · conf —5KFORECAST
- FY2025 — reported · conf —12,0BREPORTED
- FY2024 — reported · conf —11,9BREPORTED
- FY2025 — reported · conf —5KREPORTED
- FY2024 — reported · conf —5KREPORTED
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- Unilever PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- Unilever PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
- Unilever PLC Market data — ESG · 2026-05-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,42 %$2 275M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,41 %$1 212M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$238M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$139M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$250M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$254M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$71M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$245M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$533M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$43M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$42M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$93M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$317M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$119M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$23M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$56M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$416M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$53M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$48M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$16M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$17M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M