Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$58.38 -0.36 (-0.60%)

Closing price 05/8/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$58.40 +0.03 (+0.05%)

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Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
5

Buy
4

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Unilever in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 12 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for UL.

Consensus Price Target

$65.55
12.29% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Unilever, the average price target is $65.55. The highest price target for UL is $71.00, while the lowest price target for UL is $60.10. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.29% from the current price of $58.38.

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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UL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/9/25 to 5/9/26	1 Month Ago 4/9/25 to 4/9/26	3 Months Ago 2/8/25 to 2/8/26	1 Year Ago 5/9/24 to 5/9/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$65.55	$65.55	$65.55	$78.19
Forecasted Upside	12.29% Upside	12.25% Upside	-9.16% Downside	11.11% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

UL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

UL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Unilever Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Unilever	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.25	2.13	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.29% Upside	1,053.19% Upside	15.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent UL News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/21/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Sector Perform
4/8/2026	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/31/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Downgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)
3/2/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/23/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Underperform
2/17/2026	Kepler Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
2/9/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
1/8/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$71.00	+13.38%
12/15/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sarah Simon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Overweight	$60.10	-7.36%
12/10/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sell
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10/16/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/21/2025	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
1/9/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	C. Elliott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/19/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
8/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$52.88 ➝ $81.00	+16.50%
7/23/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$75.38	+15.19%
6/7/2024	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
5/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Overweight

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Should I Buy Unilever Stock? UL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Unilever pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Unilever
Bull Case

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

Unilever PLC has received multiple upgrades from analysts, including a recent "strong-buy" rating, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price is around $58, which is significantly lower than its one-year high of approximately $75, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
The company has a solid dividend yield of about 3.8%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in uncertain market conditions.
Unilever PLC operates a diverse portfolio of well-known brands in personal care, home care, and food sectors, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
Recent earnings reports, despite missing some estimates, show substantial revenue generation, indicating the company's ability to maintain a strong market presence.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

Unilever PLC has faced downgrades from some analysts, which may reflect concerns about its future growth prospects and could lead to decreased investor confidence.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) that missed consensus estimates, which could signal underlying operational challenges that may affect future profitability.
With a consensus rating of "Hold," the stock may not present a compelling case for aggressive investment, suggesting that many analysts are cautious about its near-term performance.
Recent revenue figures fell short of expectations, which could indicate potential issues in sales growth or market competition that investors should consider.
Unilever PLC's stock has experienced volatility, with significant fluctuations in its price over the past year, which may pose risks for investors seeking stability.

UL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Unilever is $65.55, with a high forecast of $71.00 and a low forecast of $60.10.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" UL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Unilever's stock has a predicted upside of 12.29% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Unilever's stock had 5 downgrades and 4 upgrades by analysts.

Unilever has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, Kepler Capital Markets, Royal Bank Of Canada, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Unilever more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Unilever is 2.25 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.13. Learn more on how UL compares to other companies.

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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Unilever Stock vs. The Competition

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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

UL Analyst Ratings Over Time

UL Analyst Recommendations By Month

UL Price Targets by Month

Unilever Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Unilever Stock? UL Pros and Cons Explained

Unilever Bull Case

Unilever Bear Case

UL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unilever's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Unilever stock right now?

Does Unilever's stock price have much upside?

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