Unilever PLC (LON:ULVR – Get Free Report) insider Fernando Fernandez sold 30,158 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 4,890, for a total value of £1,474,726.20.
Unilever Stock Up 2.2%
Unilever stock opened at GBX 4,878.50 on Monday. Unilever PLC has a twelve month low of GBX 3,644 and a twelve month high of GBX 5,526. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 198.28. The company has a market capitalization of £105.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.51, a P/E/G ratio of 16.72 and a beta of 0.46. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 4,725.54 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 4,646.51.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of brokerages have recently commented on ULVR. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 5,150 price target on shares of Unilever in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed an “underperform” rating and issued a GBX 4,000 price objective on shares of Unilever in a report on Wednesday, October 28th. Berenberg Bank reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a GBX 4,000 price objective on shares of Unilever in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Unilever to a “sector perform” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from GBX 4,300 to GBX 4,600 in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of GBX 4,690.
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Trending Headlines about Unilever
Here are the key news stories impacting Unilever this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Unilever lifted its 2026 outlook, offering a positive signal on expected operating performance. However, a potential Dutch regulatory block on a brand disposal could slow portfolio simplification. Unilever Faces Dutch Block on Brand Disposal as It Lifts 2026 Outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Strong volume growth is supporting the investment case, although UBS reportedly remains unconvinced because of mounting margin pressure. Unilever’s Strong Volume Growth Fails to Convince UBS as Margin Pressures Mount
- Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its “hold” rating and set a GBX 5,150 price target, implying moderate potential upside from recent trading levels.
- Neutral Sentiment: Unilever executive Fernando Fernandez sold 30,158 shares for approximately £1.47 million. The transaction may attract investor attention, but does not necessarily indicate a change in the company’s fundamentals.
- Neutral Sentiment: Unilever’s Fabian Garcia was named chief executive of Clorox, highlighting a senior management departure but not an immediate change to Unilever’s earnings outlook. Clorox Names Unilever’s Fabian Garcia as CEO
- Negative Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed its “underperform”/sell view, while Berenberg maintained a sell or underperform rating with a GBX 4,000 target. These calls point to concerns about valuation, growth quality and profitability. Berenberg Bank Remains a Sell on Unilever Jefferies Reaffirms Underperform Rating for Unilever
- Negative Sentiment: The company flagged price increases as costs linked to the Iran war rise, raising the risk of weaker consumer demand and further pressure on margins. Unilever Flags Price Hikes as Iran War Costs Stack Up
Unilever Company Profile
The world’s best‑known brands, creating Desire at Scale.
Unilever employed approximately 116,000 people in 2025 and generated €50.5 billion in turnover for the year. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world, with many iconic names including Dove, Hellmann’s, Knorr, OMO and Surf. We create culturally connected brands. Connecting with people where and how it matters to them, pioneering change, defining the future and delivering impact.
Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business, market-making, culture-creating, future-shaping.
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