Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain sold shares of Unilever PLC valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on June 17th, as disclosed in a filing on August 13th.
• Unilever recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5175, representing an annualized dividend of $2.07 and a yield of 3.3%, an increase from the previous quarterly dividend.
• Equities analysts have mixed opinions on Unilever's stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $72.50, reflecting varied outlooks on the company's future performance.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Unilever PLC NYSE: UL. In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Unilever stock on June 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Autoliv NYSE: ALV on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. NYSE: AJG on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SAP NYSE: SAP on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of XPO NYSE: XPO on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sanofi NASDAQ: SNY on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Waters NYSE: WAT on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive NYSE: GPI on 7/22/2025.

Unilever Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of NYSE UL traded down $0.2250 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $63.0450. 2,322,970 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,276,153. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $61.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $60.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $154.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.06, a P/E/G ratio of 3.90 and a beta of 0.38. Unilever PLC has a twelve month low of $54.32 and a twelve month high of $65.87.

Unilever Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 12th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.5175 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 15th. This represents a $2.07 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. This is a boost from Unilever's previous quarterly dividend of $0.52. Unilever's dividend payout ratio is 59.31%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on UL. UBS Group upgraded shares of Unilever from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, May 2nd. BNP Paribas upgraded shares of Unilever to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 29th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Unilever from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 6th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Unilever in a research note on Thursday, May 29th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $73.00 target price for the company. Finally, CICC Research began coverage on shares of Unilever in a research report on Thursday. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $73.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Unilever

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC increased its position in Unilever by 2.0% during the second quarter. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC now owns 37,823 shares of the company's stock worth $2,314,000 after acquiring an additional 740 shares during the period. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Unilever in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $714,000. Cape Investment Advisory Inc. raised its position in shares of Unilever by 7.8% in the 2nd quarter. Cape Investment Advisory Inc. now owns 3,034 shares of the company's stock valued at $186,000 after buying an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Unilever by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC now owns 16,449 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,006,000 after buying an additional 196 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tyler Stone Wealth Management raised its position in shares of Unilever by 19.3% in the 2nd quarter. Tyler Stone Wealth Management now owns 6,796 shares of the company's stock valued at $416,000 after buying an additional 1,100 shares in the last quarter. 9.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About Unilever

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, Nutrition, 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 moisturizer; and prestige beauty and health & wellbeing products consist of the vitamins, minerals, and supplements.