Unilever FY2026 EPS Estimate Increased by Erste Group Bank

Posted by on Sep 2nd, 2026

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL – Free Report) – Investment analysts at Erste Group Bank increased their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Unilever in a report released on Thursday, August 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now anticipates that the company will earn $3.76 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $3.73. The consensus estimate for Unilever’s current full-year earnings is $3.52 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Unilever’s FY2027 earnings at $4.01 EPS.

Unilever (NYSE:UL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.84 by ($1.25). The firm had revenue of $14.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.80 billion.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on UL. Weiss Ratings upgraded Unilever from a “sell (d)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note on Monday, July 6th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Unilever in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Unilever from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $65.55.

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Unilever Stock Down 0.6%

NYSE:UL opened at $64.46 on Monday. Unilever has a 52-week low of $54.75 and a 52-week high of $74.97. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $62.68 and its 200 day simple moving average is $61.67.

Institutional Trading of Unilever

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in UL. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Unilever during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in shares of Unilever in the first quarter valued at $25,000. Palisade Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Unilever in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 1st quarter worth about $29,000. 9.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Unilever Company Profile

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Unilever PLC is a global consumer goods company with roots dating back to the early 20th century, formed from the merger of the British firm Lever Brothers and the Dutch company Margarine Unie. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of branded products in personal care, home care and foods and refreshments. Unilever’s corporate structure and listings reflect its long history in both the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and it operates at scale across diverse consumer markets worldwide.

Unilever’s business is organized around major product categories—Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care and Foods & Refreshment—and includes numerous well-known consumer brands across those categories.

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