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Unilever
(LSE:ULVR)
Unilever (ULVR) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Unilever Business Overview & Revenue Model
Unilever Earnings Call Summary
Unilever Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 49.59B | 60.76B | 59.60B | 60.07B | 52.44B |
| Gross Profit | 0.00 | 27.37B | 25.18B | 24.17B | 22.18B |
| EBITDA | 11.11B | 11.74B | 11.99B | 13.07B | 10.82B |
| Net Income | 5.99B | 5.74B | 6.49B | 7.64B | 6.05B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 70.56B | 79.75B | 75.27B | 77.82B | 75.09B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.07B | 7.63B | 6.11B | 5.52B | 4.50B |
| Total Debt | 29.64B | 30.66B | 28.59B | 28.44B | 29.67B |
| Total Liabilities | 52.95B | 57.20B | 54.50B | 56.12B | 55.35B |
| Stockholders Equity | 15.55B | 19.99B | 18.10B | 19.02B | 17.11B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 6.39B | 7.55B | 7.68B | 5.66B | 6.73B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 7.78B | 9.52B | 9.43B | 7.28B | 7.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.65B | -625.00M | -2.29B | 2.45B | -3.25B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.69B | -6.94B | -7.19B | -8.89B | -7.10B |
Unilever Technical Analysis
Unilever Risk Analysis
Unilever Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £1.70B | 12.93 | 9.47% | 1.62% | 0.50% | 20.52% | |
76 Outperform | £41.99B | 34.42 | 17.41% | 3.44% | -2.41% | -16.41% | |
71 Outperform | £119.22B | 22.87 | 28.78% | 3.85% | -2.98% | -16.90% | |
69 Neutral | £13.95B | 13.96 | 9.22% | 2.98% | -3.06% | -26.93% | |
66 Neutral | £36.96B | 20.38 | 22.29% | 5.00% | -2.83% | -40.42% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
54 Neutral | £344.40M | -70.78 | -2.51% | 4.82% | -2.67% | 89.86% |
Unilever Corporate Events
Unilever has disclosed a series of share awards vesting to senior executives under its performance share plan, reinforcing equity-based compensation as a core element of leadership pay. Chief Financial Officer Srinivas Phatak, several Unilever Leadership Executive members, and the CEO and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever received vested ordinary shares or ADRs, in transactions dated 12 February and executed outside a trading venue.
The vesting, which spans home care, personal care, R&D, legal and the India business, aligns top management interests more closely with shareholders and signals ongoing use of long-term incentive structures. While the announcement is largely administrative, it underlines Unilever’s governance practice of publicly reporting transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities, an area closely watched by investors assessing alignment and potential signalling effects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever has disclosed multiple share transactions involving members of its senior leadership, following the vesting of performance share plan (PSP) awards in both London-listed ordinary shares and U.S.-traded ADRs. Executives including CFO Srinivas Phatak, Home Care President Eduardo Campanella, Chief R&D Officer Richard Slater, Chief Legal Officer Maria Varsellona, Hindustan Unilever CEO Priya Nair and Personal Care President Fabian Garcia all received shares off-market on 12 February, underscoring the company’s continued use of share-based remuneration to tie leadership compensation to equity performance and regulatory transparency requirements for PDMR dealings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC disclosed a change in external responsibilities for one of its senior board members, underlining the continued prominence of its directors in international corporate leadership. The company reported that non-executive director Susan Kilsby, who also serves as Vice Chair and Senior Independent Director, is assuming expanded duties at another listed business.
Kilsby will become Executive Chair of Fortune Brands Innovations from 12 February 2026 and temporarily take on the functions of Chief Executive Officer between 1 April and 13 May 2026 during a defined transition period. Following that window, she will revert to her prior role as Chair of Fortune Brands Innovations, while retaining her existing non-executive and oversight responsibilities at Unilever, indicating continuity in Unilever’s board composition and governance structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever has published a new FCA-approved supplement to its U.S.$25 billion debt issuance programme, covering Unilever Finance Netherlands B.V., Unilever Capital Corporation, and Unilever PLC as issuers, with Unilever PLC and Unilever United States, Inc. acting as guarantors. The supplement, which updates the existing information memorandum and related documentation for investors, underscores Unilever’s continued use of large-scale debt facilities as a financing tool, helping maintain flexibility in its capital structure and access to funding markets.
The updated documents have been made available via the London Stock Exchange’s document service and will also be stored in the FCA’s National Storage Mechanism for public inspection. This transparency in updating and filing programme documentation supports regulatory compliance and provides bond investors with current information on Unilever’s financing framework and related terms.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever reported 2025 underlying sales growth of 3.5% driven by a 1.5% rise in volumes, resilient margins and strong contributions from its Power Brands, even as headline turnover declined due to currency headwinds and disposals. The group expanded its underlying operating margin to 20.0%, lifted earnings, generated robust free cash flow and raised its dividend while announcing a €1.5 billion share buyback.
Management accelerated portfolio reshaping by completing the demerger of the Ice Cream business and executing ten portfolio transactions, increasing exposure to Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care and exiting non-core food assets. Operational changes, including category-led sales structures and resets in Indonesia and China, underpinned stronger emerging-market performance and support guidance for modestly higher margins and low-end-of-range sales growth in 2026 despite slower markets.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Hold with a £5150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC has issued and allotted 4,200,000 new ordinary shares of 3½ pence each to satisfy the vesting of awards under its employee share schemes, including the Unilever Share Plan 2017, the Unilever North America Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, and the SHARES Plan. These new shares, admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market under an existing block admission dated 14 March 2024, are fully fungible and will rank equally with the company’s existing ordinary shares, bringing the total number of issued ordinary shares to 2,185,205,247 and leaving 1,577,778 ordinary shares remaining under the block admission for future issuance.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £57.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC has reported that, as of 30 January 2026, its issued share capital comprised 2,181,005,247 ordinary shares, of which 314,912 shares were held by Unilever group companies and carry no exercisable voting rights, leaving 2,180,690,335 shares with voting rights. The company stated that this voting-share figure should be used by investors as the reference denominator for calculating and disclosing their holdings or changes in holdings under UK disclosure and transparency rules, underscoring Unilever’s compliance with regulatory requirements and providing clarity for shareholders on the current voting rights base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Hold with a £5135.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC has issued a correction to its earlier disclosure on total voting rights, clarifying that as of 31 December 2025 the group held 314,912 ordinary shares (including those represented by ADSs), not 319,412 as previously stated. The company confirmed its issued share capital at 2,181,005,247 ordinary shares of 3.5p each, with no treasury shares and 2,180,690,335 shares carrying exercisable voting rights, a figure that shareholders should now use as the denominator for regulatory notifications of holdings under UK disclosure rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC reported that as of 31 December 2025 its issued share capital comprised 2,181,005,247 ordinary shares, of which 319,412 were held by or on behalf of Unilever group companies and carry no exercisable voting rights, leaving 2,180,685,835 shares with voting rights outstanding. The company noted that this voting share figure will serve as the reference denominator for shareholders when calculating whether they must disclose their holdings or changes in holdings under UK Financial Conduct Authority transparency rules, providing clarity for investors and regulators on Unilever’s current capital and voting rights structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £5200.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC has disclosed transactions involving its senior executives, including the reinvestment of dividends into company shares during an open trading period. These transactions, conducted on the London and Amsterdam Stock Exchanges, reflect the executives’ continued investment in Unilever, potentially signaling confidence in the company’s future performance and stability.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £5170.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC announced the cancellation of 51,625,153 ordinary shares held in treasury, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,181,005,247. This move leaves no shares held in treasury and adjusts the number of shares with voting rights to 2,180,690,335, impacting shareholder calculations under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4440.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC announced a change in its disclosure approach regarding dividend equivalent rights on unvested share awards, stating it will no longer notify about the accrual of these dividends during the vesting period. This update impacts the transparency of financial transactions involving key executives, as notifications will now only occur when shares are acquired post-vesting, potentially affecting stakeholder insights into executive compensation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4440.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC has announced the completion of the demerger of its ice cream business and the subsequent consolidation of its ordinary shares, effective December 9, 2025. This share consolidation, which involves issuing 8 new shares for every 9 existing shares, is part of Unilever’s strategic restructuring to streamline operations and enhance shareholder value. The new shares will be listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam, with trading commencing on the same day. This move is expected to impact the company’s share capital and voting rights, with implications for shareholders and market positioning.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £50.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever has completed the demerger of its ice cream business, which will now operate as The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC). Shares of TMICC will begin trading on major stock exchanges, marking a significant restructuring move for Unilever. Additionally, Unilever is implementing a share consolidation to maintain share price comparability post-demerger, with new shares expected to commence trading shortly. This strategic move is likely to impact Unilever’s market positioning and shareholder value, reflecting its focus on streamlining operations and enhancing financial metrics.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Buy with a £4946.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever has announced the completion of the demerger of its ice cream business, now named The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC), set to be effective on December 6, 2025. TMICC shares will be listed and traded in Amsterdam, London, and New York starting December 8, 2025. This strategic move is accompanied by a share consolidation to maintain share price comparability, reflecting Unilever’s efforts to optimize its business structure and enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC announced the cancellation of 13,288,138 ordinary shares held in treasury, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,511,709,200. This move is part of Unilever’s ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure effectively, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC announced an update on its voting rights and capital structure as of November 28, 2025. The company’s issued share capital consists of over 2.5 billion ordinary shares, with a portion held as treasury shares and by companies within the Unilever group, which do not carry voting rights. This update provides shareholders with the necessary information to assess their interests in Unilever PLC under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s rules, impacting how they calculate and report changes in their shareholdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.
Unilever PLC has announced a transaction involving Zoe Yujnovich, a Non-Executive Director of the company, who has purchased 1,610 ordinary shares of Unilever PLC. The transaction, valued at £72,274.11, took place on November 18, 2025, on the London Stock Exchange, reflecting continued confidence in the company’s market position and potential for growth.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ULVR) stock is a Sell with a £4120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unilever stock, see the GB:ULVR Stock Forecast page.