Analysts Offer Predictions for Unilever FY2026 Earnings

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) – Analysts at Erste Group Bank lowered their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Unilever in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, June 25th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $3.64 for the year, down from their previous estimate of $3.69. 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 $3.83 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada raised Unilever from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. DZ Bank upgraded Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Unilever from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Unilever currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $65.55.

Unilever Price Performance

NYSE:UL opened at $60.05 on Wednesday. Unilever has a 1 year low of $54.75 and a 1 year high of $74.97. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $57.86 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $62.74.

Institutional Trading of Unilever

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Unilever in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Bard Associates Inc. acquired a new position in Unilever during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of Unilever during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Global Wealth Strategies & Associates bought a new position in shares of Unilever during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. 9.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Unilever

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.