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Unilever (UL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$62.52 -0.03 (-0.04%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$62.80 +0.29 (+0.46%)
As of 09/25/2026 07:56 PM Eastern
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Unilever - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
6
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, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 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
4.85% 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 4.85% from the current price of $62.52.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$65.55$65.55$65.55$82.13
Forecasted Upside4.85% Upside0.66% Upside9.16% Upside23.10% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate 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.
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UL Price Targets by Month

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Unilever Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnileverConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.85% Upside159.72% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
7/29/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/28/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
7/6/2026 Reiterated RatingUnderperform
4/21/2026 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Sector Perform
4/8/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/2/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/17/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
2/9/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/8/2026 Set TargetOutperform ➝ Neutral$71.00+13.38%
12/15/2025Set TargetOverweight$60.10-7.36%
12/10/2025 Reiterated RatingSell
8/21/2025 Initiated CoverageOutperform
1/9/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/19/2024 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold

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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, September 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Unilever pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Unilever
Bull Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at $62.52, which is below the consensus price target of $65.55 set by analysts, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market re-evaluates the company's value relative to its peers.
  • Unilever PLC offers a dividend yield of 3.34%, providing a steady income stream for investors who prioritize cash flow over capital appreciation, which is particularly attractive in a volatile market environment.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.41, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market, which can help reduce portfolio risk for conservative investors seeking stability.
  • Recent analyst actions, such as Zacks Research upgrading the stock from a "strong sell" to a "hold" rating and Weiss Ratings raising its rating to "hold (c)", suggest a gradual shift in sentiment toward a more neutral or positive outlook.
  • Institutional investors like Lazard Asset Management LLC and Saturna Capital Corp have significantly increased their holdings in the first quarter, indicating confidence in the company's long-term prospects and strategic direction.

Unilever
Bear Case

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

  • Unilever PLC reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.59 for the quarter, significantly missing the consensus estimate of $1.84, which raises concerns about the company's ability to meet financial expectations and generate profits.
  • Short interest in the stock increased by 74.2% in August, with 4,148,912 shares sold short, indicating that a significant portion of investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The planned merger with McCormick & Company is facing UK antitrust scrutiny, which could lead to regulatory delays, additional costs, or even the deal being blocked, creating uncertainty for investors.
  • Several major institutional investors, including Bank of America Corp DE and Envestnet Asset Management Inc., have reduced their positions in the second quarter, suggesting a lack of confidence in the company's near-term outlook.
  • The consensus rating for the stock is "Hold," with two analysts issuing "Sell" ratings, reflecting a divided opinion among analysts and a lack of strong conviction in the stock's upside potential.

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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Unilever in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 4.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Unilever's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Unilever has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, TD Cowen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Unilever more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Unilever is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how UL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Unilever analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/16/2026.
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