FY2026 EPS Estimates for Unilever Raised by Erste Group Bank

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank raised their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Unilever in a report released on Wednesday, August 5th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $3.73 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $3.66. The consensus estimate for Unilever’s current full-year earnings is $3.50 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Unilever’s FY2027 earnings at $3.96 EPS.

Several other research firms also recently issued reports on UL. Jefferies Financial Group reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded Unilever from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Unilever in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Unilever from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Unilever from a “sell (d)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $65.55.

Unilever Stock Down 0.2%

UL opened at $62.83 on Tuesday. Unilever has a 12 month low of $54.75 and a 12 month high of $74.97. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $60.76 and its 200 day simple moving average is $62.27.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unilever

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in UL. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in Unilever in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new stake in shares of Unilever during the first quarter worth $25,000. Palisade Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Unilever during the third quarter worth $25,000. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Unilever in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Whipplewood Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Unilever in the 1st quarter valued at $29,000. 9.67% of the stock is 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.