Erste Group Bank Predicts Stronger Earnings for Unilever

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) – Research analysts at Erste Group Bank increased their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Unilever in a research report issued on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now expects that the company will post earnings of $3.67 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $3.64. The consensus estimate for Unilever’s current full-year earnings is $3.51 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Unilever’s FY2027 earnings at $3.90 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on UL. Jefferies Financial Group reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a report on Monday, July 6th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Unilever from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Unilever from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. DZ Bank raised shares of Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $65.55.

Unilever Stock Down 1.9%

Shares of UL opened at $60.80 on Monday. Unilever has a 1 year low of $54.75 and a 1 year high of $74.97. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $59.00 and its 200-day simple moving average is $62.37.

Institutional Trading of Unilever

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Unilever in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Bard Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Unilever during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Palisade Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in Unilever during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, FNY Investment Advisers LLC bought a new position in Unilever during the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. 9.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Unilever Company Profile

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.