UBS Group Cuts UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) Price Target to $96.00

UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) had its price target dropped by equities researchers at UBS Group from $110.00 to $96.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. UBS Group’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 21.51% from the company’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 target price on shares of UL Solutions in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded UL Solutions from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on UL Solutions in a research report on Monday, April 20th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $95.00 price objective for the company. Telsey Advisory Group set a $100.00 price objective on UL Solutions in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their target price on UL Solutions from $106.40 to $82.80 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, UL Solutions has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $96.78.

UL Solutions Trading Up 0.8%

NYSE ULS traded up $0.67 on Wednesday, hitting $79.00. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,747,808 shares, compared to its average volume of 961,475. The company’s 50-day moving average is $92.95 and its 200 day moving average is $87.34. The firm has a market cap of $15.92 billion, a PE ratio of 46.20, a PEG ratio of 3.50 and a beta of 0.71. UL Solutions has a 1-year low of $61.64 and a 1-year high of $107.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.

UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.03. UL Solutions had a net margin of 11.24% and a return on equity of 30.99%. The company had revenue of $816.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $813.62 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.52 earnings per share. UL Solutions’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts predict that UL Solutions will post 2.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at UL Solutions

In related news, EVP Alberto Uggetti sold 6,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $610,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 10,307 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,030,700. This trade represents a 37.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Friedrich Hecker sold 4,000 shares of UL Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $102.04, for a total value of $408,160.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 13,180 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,344,887.20. The trade was a 23.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 53,205 shares of company stock worth $5,315,675. Corporate insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On UL Solutions

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Capital International Investors increased its stake in shares of UL Solutions by 6.6% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 8,043,735 shares of the company’s stock valued at $634,616,000 after acquiring an additional 495,424 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in UL Solutions by 21.9% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,740,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $531,567,000 after acquiring an additional 1,213,188 shares in the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in UL Solutions by 10.2% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 5,878,995 shares of the company’s stock worth $463,618,000 after acquiring an additional 545,528 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its holdings in UL Solutions by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 3,024,820 shares of the company’s stock worth $238,538,000 after purchasing an additional 54,910 shares during the period. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. grew its holdings in UL Solutions by 2.0% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,265,772 shares of the company’s stock worth $194,199,000 after purchasing an additional 44,103 shares during the period.

Trending Headlines about UL Solutions

Here are the key news stories impacting UL Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue exceeded estimates. UL Solutions reported adjusted EPS of $0.59, above the $0.56 analyst consensus and up from $0.52 a year earlier. Revenue rose 5.2% year over year to $816 million, narrowly topping expectations of $813.62 million. UL Solutions Q2 earnings and revenues top estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst targets remain well above the current share price. The broader analyst average price target was reported at $101.54, implying substantial potential upside. Wells Fargo also maintained an “overweight” rating, indicating a favorable long-term view despite its target reduction. Analysts set UL Solutions price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings call provided additional context. Investors are reviewing the Q2 presentation and conference call for details on demand trends, margins, growth initiatives and the company’s outlook for the remainder of 2026. UL Solutions Q2 2026 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo reduced its price target. The firm cut its target from $120 to $104, signaling lower near-term valuation expectations even though it retained an “overweight” rating. The target reduction may limit enthusiasm, particularly as ULS trades at a relatively elevated earnings multiple. Wells Fargo lowers UL Solutions price target

UL Solutions Company Profile

UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) is a global safety science company that provides testing, inspection, certification, advisory and digital solutions designed to help organizations manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance and drive innovation. With roots dating back to 1894 when it was founded as Underwriters’ Electrical Bureau, the company rebranded as UL Solutions following its initial public offering in 2022. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, UL Solutions operates independently to serve a broad range of industries with an emphasis on product safety, performance and sustainability.

The company’s core services include standards development, product testing and certification for sectors such as building products, consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, energy and industrial equipment.