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Unilever plc (UL)
NYSE:UL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.72Last Year’s EPS
1.6Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 13, 2025
|% Change Since: -6.09%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Unilever delivered strong volume-led growth and significant improvements in gross margin and shareholder returns. However, challenges in key markets like China and Indonesia, coupled with inflationary pressures and increased finance costs, present ongoing challenges.Company Guidance
In the 2024 fiscal year, Unilever reported a robust performance characterized by volume-led growth and notable improvements in gross margin, which increased by 280 basis points to 45%. This expansion exceeded pre-COVID levels across all business groups except Ice Cream, facilitating a €0.9 billion increase in brand and marketing investment to 15.5% of group turnover. The company achieved an underlying sales growth of 4.2%, driven primarily by a 2.9% increase in volume, with price contributing 1.3%. Unilever's 30 Power Brands, representing over 75% of group turnover, saw a 5.3% underlying sales growth, propelled by a 3.8% increase in volume. The company completed a significant portfolio shift with the separation of its Ice Cream business and reduced full-time roles by 4,300, with plans for a total reduction of 7,500 by 2025. Unilever also returned €5.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Looking ahead, Unilever anticipates a balanced contribution between volume and price growth in 2025, with a modest improvement in underlying operating margin expected in the latter half of the year.Volume-Led Growth
Unilever reported underlying volume growth of 2.9% for 2024, with all five Business Groups contributing to this growth.
Gross Margin Improvement
Gross margin increased by 280 basis points to 45%, exceeding pre-COVID levels in all Business Groups except Ice Cream.
Strong Performance in Beauty & Wellbeing
The Beauty & Wellbeing segment achieved a 6.5% increase in underlying sales growth, driven by 5.1% volume growth.
Significant Capital Return to Shareholders
Unilever returned €5.8 billion to shareholders in 2024 through dividends and share buybacks.
Productivity Program Ahead of Schedule
The program led to a reduction of 4,300 full-time roles by the end of 2024, ahead of the planned reduction of 7,500 roles by the end of 2025.
Strong Performance in North America
North America saw a 7% growth with volumes in excess of 6%, reflecting the strong performance of Wellbeing and Prestige segments.
Improved Cash Conversion
Cash conversion was strong at 106%, above the long-term ambition of around 100%.
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UL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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UL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 13, 2025 | $59.14 | $55.96 | -5.38% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $55.66 | $58.16 | +4.49% |
| Feb 08, 2024 | $47.32 | $49.04 | +3.63% |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $48.93 | $51.22 | +4.68% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Unilever plc (UL) report earnings?
Unilever plc (UL) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Unilever plc (UL) earnings time?
Unilever plc (UL) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is UL EPS forecast?
UL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.72.
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