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Unilever (ULVR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 4,690 -3.50 (-0.07%)
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Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Reduce
Based on 6 Analyst Ratings
Sell
2
Hold
3
Buy
1

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Unilever in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ULVR.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,753.33
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Unilever, the average price target is GBX 4,753.33. The highest price target for ULVR is GBX 5,700, while the lowest price target for ULVR is GBX 3,900. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.35% from the current price of GBX 4,690.
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.
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ULVR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/8/25 to 9/8/26		1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26		3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26		1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,753.33GBX 4,736.67GBX 3,821.32GBX 4,518
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceReduce

ULVR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ULVR Price Targets by Month

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Unilever Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnileverConsumer Staples Companies
Consensus Rating Score
1.83
2.22
Consensus RatingReduceHold
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/12/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetUnderperformGBX 3,800 ➝ GBX 3,900-14.50%
8/5/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHoldGBX 5,040 ➝ GBX 5,050+6.06%
7/29/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 5,150+4.88%
7/29/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 UpgradeSector performGBX 4,300 ➝ GBX 4,600-7.21%
11/26/2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 5,400 ➝ GBX 5,700+25.99%
10/17/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingSellGBX 4,120-10.65%

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Should I Buy Unilever Stock? ULVR Pros and Cons Explained

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Unilever
Bull Case

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

  • Unilever PLC recently raised its 2026 sales outlook following strong volume growth in the second quarter, signaling that the company's cost-cutting measures and operational efficiency are successfully driving revenue expansion despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
  • The stock is currently trading at $4,763.00, which is below the consensus price target of $4,753.33 reported in late August 2026, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company's recent positive momentum and improved guidance.
  • Unilever PLC offers a dividend yield of 3.43%, providing investors with a steady income stream that is attractive in a volatile market, especially as the company maintains its status as a reliable income stock through its leaner operational structure.
  • The company's strategic initiatives, including the McCormick deal and World Cup sponsorship, have advanced its market position, contributing to a lifted outlook and demonstrating the effectiveness of its global brand portfolio in capturing consumer demand.
  • With a beta of 0.45, Unilever PLC exhibits lower volatility compared to the broader market, making it a defensive investment option for investors seeking stability and consistent performance during periods of economic uncertainty.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Reduce," with the most recent rating on August 28, 2026, indicating that a majority of financial experts believe the stock is overvalued or lacks sufficient growth potential to justify its current price.
  • Unilever PLC reported lower net profit in the first half of 2026, which could signal underlying profitability challenges that may persist despite the raised sales outlook, potentially impacting future earnings growth.
  • The company's overall score is 1, with a valuation score of 1 and a sustainability score of 0, suggesting that Unilever PLC may not be competitively positioned in terms of valuation or sustainability metrics compared to its peers in the personal care products industry.
  • Recent news highlights operational risks, such as the halt of a Brazil plant and the discovery of fake expiry dates in India, which could damage consumer trust and lead to regulatory scrutiny, affecting the company's brand reputation and sales.
  • Insider activity, including the sale of ADRs by the Personal Care President Fabian Garcia in August 2026, may indicate a lack of confidence among company executives in the stock's near-term performance, which could weigh on investor sentiment.

ULVR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Unilever is GBX 4,753.33, with a high forecast of GBX 5,700 and a low forecast of GBX 3,900.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" ULVR shares.

According to analysts, Unilever's stock has a predicted upside of 1.35% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Unilever's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Unilever has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Unilever less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Unilever is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ULVR compares to other companies.

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