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Unilever PLC ADR (UL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: UL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $71
1 Year Target Price $71
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 6.72% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 152.97B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.52 | 1Y Target Price 71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.52 | 1Y Target Price 71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.23 | 52 Weeks Range 52.97 - 65.01 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 52.97 - 65.01 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.19% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.63 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.29% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.85% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 28.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.52 | Forward PE 15.97 | Enterprise Value 179418411505 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56 |
Enterprise Value 179418411505 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.58 | Shares Outstanding 2451879936 | Shares Floating 2431523614 |
Shares Outstanding 2451879936 | Shares Floating 2431523614 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 9.54 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Unilever PLC ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Unilever PLC ADR was formed in 1930 through the merger of British soap maker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. It has evolved into a global consumer goods company with a diverse portfolio.
Core Business Areas
- Beauty & Wellbeing: Includes skin care, hair care, personal care, and prestige beauty products.
- Personal Care: Deodorants, skin cleansing, and oral care products.
- Nutrition: Includes dressings, sauces, and tea.
- Ice Cream: Brands like Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, and Wall's.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by the CEO, Hein Schumacher. Organizational structure is matrix-based, with global categories and regional operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: PG,OR.PA,BEI.DE
- Dove: Personal care brand with a wide range of products. Market share varies by product category, facing competition from P&G (PG), L'Oru00e9al (OR.PA), and Beiersdorf (BEI.DE).
- Market Share (%): 12.5
- Competitors: KHC
- Hellmann's: Condiment brand specializing in mayonnaise. Competes with Kraft Heinz (KHC) and various store brands.
- Market Share (%): 22.1
- Ben & Jerry's: Ice cream brand. Competes with Nestle (NSRGY), Haagen-Dazs, and private label brands.
- Competitors: NSRGY
- Market Share (%): 7.5
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The consumer goods industry is competitive and influenced by consumer trends, economic conditions, and innovation.
Positioning
Unilever PLC ADR is a major player in the industry, known for its diverse portfolio and global reach. Its competitive advantage lies in its strong brand recognition and distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global consumer packaged goods market is estimated to be several trillion dollars. Unilever PLC ADR is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market, focusing on growth areas like emerging markets and sustainable products.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Global presence and distribution network
- Commitment to sustainability
- Significant R&D capabilities
Weaknesses
- Complex organizational structure
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
- Slow organic growth in some categories
- Vulnerability to commodity price increases
Opportunities
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Acquiring smaller, innovative brands
- Developing more sustainable products
- Capitalizing on e-commerce growth
Threats
- Intense competition from other large CPG companies
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic slowdowns in key markets
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PG
- CL
- KMB
- EL
- NSRGY
Competitive Landscape
Unilever PLC ADR competes with other large consumer goods companies on price, innovation, and brand recognition. Unilever's strengths include its global presence and diverse portfolio, while its weaknesses include its complex organizational structure.
Major Acquisitions
Paula's Choice
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): Data unavailable.
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Unilever's presence in the prestige beauty market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Unilever has experienced moderate growth over the past years, driven by acquisitions and expansion into emerging markets.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on factors such as consumer spending, market conditions, and successful product innovation.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions, sustainability programs, and digital transformation efforts.
Summary
Unilever PLC ADR is a strong global consumer goods company with a diverse product portfolio and a commitment to sustainability. The company's extensive distribution network and well-known brands are significant assets. Challenges include navigating competitive pressures and managing currency fluctuations and slow organic growth in some categories. The company also needs to look out for changes in customer preferences.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
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- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source. Financial performance data requires access to a real-time financial data feed, and analyst estimates are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Unilever PLC ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1988-01-04 | CEO & Director Mr. Fernando Fernandez | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Household & Personal Products | Full time employees 115964 | Website https://www.unilever.com |
Full time employees 115964 | Website https://www.unilever.com | ||
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, Foods, 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 moisturizers; and Prestige beauty and wellbeing products. The Personal Care segment offers skin cleansing products comprising soaps and showers; deodorants; and oral care products consisting of toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash products. The Home Care segment is involved in the sale of fabric care products, including washing powders and liquids, and rinse conditioners; and fabric enhancers, and home and hygiene cleaning products. The Foods segment provides cooking aids and mini meals, such as soups, bouillons, and seasonings, as well as condiments, mayonnaise and ketchup, and food solutions. The Ice Cream segment offers ice cream products, including in-home and out-of-home ice creams. The company provides its products under the AXE, Ben & Jerry's, Clear, Cif, Closeup, Comfort, Cornetto, Dermalogica, Domestos, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Hellmann's, Horlicks, Knorr, LUX, Lifebuoy, Liquid I.V., Magnum, Nutrafol, OMO, Pond's, Paula's Choice, Pepsodent, Rexona, Sunlight, Sunsilk, Surf, TRESemmé, Vaseline, Wall's, and Yasso brand names. Unilever PLC was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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