Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Shares Sold by Thompson Investment Management Inc.

Thompson Investment Management Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) by 10.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,750 shares of the company’s stock after selling 200 shares during the period. Thompson Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Unilever were worth $99,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Unilever in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Unilever in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Unilever in the third quarter worth about $35,000. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Unilever by 202.5% during the 3rd quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. now owns 605 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. 9.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

UL has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein raised Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 9th. Royal Bank of Canada downgraded Unilever from a “sector perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 6th. StockNews.com cut shares of Unilever from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 12th. Finally, Erste Group Bank restated a “hold” rating on shares of Unilever in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $61.75.

Unilever Stock Up 0.4 %

Shares of NYSE:UL opened at $58.28 on Monday. Unilever PLC has a 1 year low of $46.46 and a 1 year high of $65.87. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $57.33 and its 200-day moving average price is $60.38.

Unilever Company Profile

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through five segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products including face, hand, and body moisturizer; and prestige beauty and health & wellbeing products consist of the vitamins, minerals, and supplements.