Unilever PLC operates in the fast-moving consumer goods industry worldwide. It operates through Personal Care, Home Care, Foods, and Refreshment segments. The Personal Care segment offers skin care and hair care products, deodorants, and oral care products. The Home Care segment provides home care products, including powders, liquids and capsules, soap bars, and various cleaning products. The Foods segment offers soups, bouillons, sauces, snacks, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and margarines and spreads. The Refreshment segment provides ice creams and tea-based beverages. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:UL
CUSIPN/A
Phone44-20-7822-5252
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio0.73%
Quick Ratio0.56%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.20
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E Growth2.49
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$60.68 billion
Price / Sales1.11
Cash Flow$7.0269 per share
Price / Cash7.80
Book Value$13.20 per share
Price / Book4.15
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees169,000
Outstanding Shares1,231,770,000
Unilever (NYSE:UL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unilever's stock symbol?
Unilever trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UL."
How often does Unilever pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Unilever?
Unilever announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 16th will be given a dividend of $0.4452 per share on Wednesday, March 21st. This represents a $1.78 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 15th. This is an increase from Unilever's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. View Unilever's Dividend History.
Are investors shorting Unilever?
Unilever saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,493,146 shares, an increase of 118.0% from the February 28th total of 684,996 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,041,555 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
Who are some of Unilever's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Unilever include L'Or�al (LRLCY), Altria Group (MO), British American Tobacco (BTI), AmBev (ABEV), Unilever (UN), Diageo (DEO), Heinz (KHC), Heineken International (HEINY), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Mondelez International (MDLZ), Reckitt Benckiser (RBGLY), Est�e Lauder Companies (EL), Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), Danone (DANOY), Pernod Ricard (PDRDY), Constellation Brands (STZ), Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and KAO (KCRPY).
Who are Unilever's key executives?
Unilever's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Paulus Gerardus Josephus Maria Polman, CEO & Exec. Director
- Mr. Graeme David Pitkethly, Chief Financial Officer and Exec. Director
- Ms. Ritva Sotamaa, Chief Legal Officer & Group Sec.
- Mr. Keith C. F. Weed, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
- Ms. Leena Nair, Chief HR Officer
Has Unilever been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about UL stock have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Unilever earned a media sentiment score of 0.22 on Accern's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company an impact score of 45.01 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Unilever?
Shares of UL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Unilever's stock price today?
One share of UL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $54.81.
How big of a company is Unilever?
Unilever has a market capitalization of $69.21 billion and generates $60.68 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $6.84 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.53 on an earnings per share basis. Unilever employs 169,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Unilever?
Unilever's mailing address is 100 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON X0, EC4Y 0DY. The company can be reached via phone at 44-20-7822-5252 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Unilever (UL)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Unilever and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe UL will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe UL will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Unilever (NYSE:UL) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Unilever in the last 12 months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 4 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.91 | 2.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 3 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 3 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 3 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | N/A | 50.58% downside | 53.54% downside | 55.06% downside |
Unilever (NYSE:UL) Consensus Price Target History
Unilever (NYSE:UL) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Unilever (NYSE:UL) Dividend Information
Unilever pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.21%. UL's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Wednesday, March 21. The company has grown its dividend for the last 2 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 1.20% each year. Unilever pays out 69.57% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/21/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.76 |
| Dividend Yield: | 3.21% |
| Dividend Growth: | 1.20% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 69.57% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
61.11% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 2 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Unilever (NYSE:UL) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/5/2018 | quarterly | $0.4452 | 3.3% | 2/15/2018 | 2/16/2018 | 3/21/2018 |
| 10/23/2017 | quarterly | $0.4217 | 3.11% | 11/2/2017 | 11/3/2017 | 12/13/2017 |
| 7/21/2017 | Quarterly | $0.4090 | 2.93% | 8/2/2017 | 8/4/2017 | 9/6/2017 |
| 4/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.3830 | 2.98% | 5/3/2017 | 5/5/2017 | 6/7/2017 |
| 1/30/2017 | Quarterly | $0.3390 | 3.35% | 2/8/2017 | 2/10/2017 | 3/15/2017 |
| 10/14/2016 | | $0.35 | | 10/26/2016 | 10/28/2016 | 12/7/2016 |
| 7/25/2016 | Quarterly | $0.3480 | | 8/3/2016 | 8/5/2016 | 9/7/2016 |
| 4/19/2016 | | $0.3650 | | 4/27/2016 | 4/29/2016 | 4/29/2016 |
| 4/14/2016 | | $0.3648 | | 4/27/2016 | 4/29/2016 | 6/1/2016 |
| 1/20/2016 | | $0.3250 | | 2/3/2016 | 2/5/2016 | 3/9/2016 |
| 10/19/2015 | | $0.3380 | | 10/28/2015 | 10/30/2015 | 12/9/2015 |
| 7/23/2015 | | $0.3282 | | 8/5/2015 | 8/7/2015 | 9/9/2015 |
| 4/16/2015 | quarterly | $0.3190 | 2.85% | 4/22/2015 | 4/24/2015 | 6/3/2015 |
| 1/20/2015 | quarterly | $0.3303 | 2.99% | 2/4/2015 | 2/6/2015 | 3/11/2015 |
| 10/28/2014 | quarterly | $0.3637 | 3.64% | 11/5/2014 | 11/7/2014 | 12/10/2014 |
| 7/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.3842 | 3.44% | 8/6/2014 | 8/8/2014 | 9/10/2014 |
| 4/25/2014 | special | $0.3938 | 3.33% | 5/7/2014 | 5/9/2014 | 6/11/2014 |
| 1/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.3654 | 3.5% | 2/5/2014 | 2/7/2014 | 3/12/2014 |
| 10/25/2013 | quarterly | $0.3678 | 3.65% | 11/6/2013 | 11/8/2013 | 12/11/2013 |
| 7/26/2013 | quarterly | $0.3545 | 3.5% | 8/7/2013 | 8/9/2013 | 9/11/2013 |
| 4/26/2013 | special | $0.3494 | 3.03% | 5/8/2013 | 5/10/2013 | 6/12/2013 |
| 1/24/2013 | quarterly | $0.3237 | 3.25% | 2/6/2013 | 2/8/2013 | 3/13/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Unilever (NYSE UL) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.00%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 6.67%
Unilever (NYSE UL) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Unilever (NYSE UL) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Nestle, Unilever forego price increases to move product
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:43 AM |
 | Unilever faces mounting investor unrest over UK exit
www.ft.com - April 18 at 5:20 PM |
| [$$] Unilever: the Rotters’ club
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 5:20 PM |
| [$$] Unilever faces mounting investor unrest over UK exit
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 5:20 PM |
 | Unilever plc (UL) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 1:34 PM |
 | Form 425 UNILEVER NV Filed by: UNILEVER NV
www.streetinsider.com - April 17 at 5:31 PM |
| Sigma Holdco BV -- Moody's assigns B3 rating to Sigma Holdco BV's proposed EUR1,050 million senior notes due in 2026
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 5:31 PM |
| Unilever (UL) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 10:05 AM |
| Unilever faces potential shareholder unrest over pay policy
www.ft.com - April 13 at 5:08 PM |
| Unilever remuneration under fire from investor advisory firms
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 5:08 PM |
| [$$] Unilever faces potential shareholder unrest over pay policy
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 5:08 PM |
 | Quantitative Analysis Of Unilever
seekingalpha.com - April 9 at 4:59 PM |
| Cartoon Network show inks 2-year partnership with Dove Self-Esteem Project
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 3:50 PM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Short Interest Update
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 1:24 AM |
 | Unilever confirms plan to close Norwich factory
www.marketwatch.com - March 28 at 4:59 PM |
| The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Facebook, Alphabet, Twitter, Procter & Gamble and Unilever
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 4:54 PM |
| Nestle, other food groups likely suitors for GSK's Horlicks: sources
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 4:54 PM |
| Critical Review: Coty (COTY) versus Unilever (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 27 at 7:53 AM |
| Unilever quits UK, Stephen Hawking's legacy, Russian revolution lessons
www.ft.com - March 24 at 4:56 PM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 1:50 PM |
| Contrasting Unilever (UL) & e.l.f. Beauty (ELF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 23 at 5:20 PM |
| Columbia Threadneedle urges Unilever to engage with investors over move
finance.yahoo.com - March 22 at 8:59 AM |
| Analyzing Helen of Troy (HELE) and Unilever (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 9:10 PM |
| [$$] Unilever’s Rotterdam decision bodes well for MBAs
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 6:04 PM |
| P&G rival consolidates HQ, which may lead to acquisitions
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 6:04 PM |
 | Unilever Moving Global Headquarters to Rotterdam in Major Corporate Exit - TheStreet.com
www.thestreet.com - March 16 at 8:53 AM |
| Unilever chooses Netherlands HQ over UK - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 16 at 8:53 AM |
| [$$] What Unilever Gains by Leaving London
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 5:39 PM |
| Hammond plays down tax implication of Unilever's Rotterdam HQ choice - BBC
finance.yahoo.com - March 15 at 5:39 PM |
| [$$] Unilever board meets to choose base for unified company
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:33 PM |
| Stocks give up early gains, Goldman names Solomon as Pres, COO
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:33 PM |
| Unilever Favors Dutch Base Over U.K. in Blow to May
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:33 PM |
| [$$] Unilever set to name Rotterdam as base for new headquarters
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:33 PM |
| [$$] Unilever Board Meets On Possible Move To Rotterdam
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:33 PM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Holdings Increased by Matthew Goff Investment Advisor LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 9:46 AM |
| Richard C. Young & CO. LTD. Sells 2,912 Shares of Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 3:34 PM |
| Scotia Capital Inc. Has $17.19 Million Holdings in Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 3:25 PM |
| Granite Investment Advisors LLC Sells 59,941 Shares of Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 3:07 PM |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC Has $38.28 Million Stake in Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 1:25 PM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Shares Bought by Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 6:47 AM |
| Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Purchases Shares of 84,961 Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 4:32 AM |
| Brown Advisory Inc. Boosts Stake in Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 4:56 AM |
| Valley National Advisers Inc. Purchases 7,441 Shares of Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 9:28 PM |
| Why Tyson Foods Is Using Blockchain Technology to Track Your Chicken
finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 5:43 PM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Holdings Raised by Edge Advisors LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 8:44 AM |
| World's Biggest Advertiser Cut $200M of Its Digital Ad Spend Last Year
finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 8:44 AM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Position Increased by Assetmark Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:12 AM |
| Venturi Wealth Management LLC Buys 6,025 Shares of Unilever plc (UL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 6:58 PM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Shares Sold by Eaton Vance Management
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 9:28 AM |
| Unilever plc (UL) Shares Sold by CORDA Investment Management LLC.
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 4:21 PM |
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