Unilever (NYSE:UL) Upgraded by Zacks Research to “Hold” Rating

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Unilever (NYSE:UL) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on UL. Weiss Ratings cut Unilever from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note on Wednesday. DZ Bank raised Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group restated an “underperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised Unilever from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $65.55.

Unilever Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:UL opened at $65.91 on Tuesday. Unilever has a one year low of $54.75 and a one year high of $74.97. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $59.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $62.32.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Unilever

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Evergreen Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Unilever by 160.8% in the 4th quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 82,192 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,375,000 after buying an additional 50,682 shares during the period. HF Advisory Group LLC grew its holdings in Unilever by 1,135.3% during the fourth quarter. HF Advisory Group LLC now owns 388,355 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,398,000 after acquiring an additional 356,918 shares during the period. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Unilever by 59.7% during the fourth quarter. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC now owns 64,661 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,229,000 after acquiring an additional 24,163 shares during the period. Diversify Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Unilever by 77.6% in the first quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 39,116 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,226,000 after acquiring an additional 17,093 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Managed Asset Portfolios LLC raised its position in Unilever by 12.5% in the fourth quarter. Managed Asset Portfolios LLC now owns 299,763 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,604,000 after acquiring an additional 33,324 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.67% of the company’s stock.

More Unilever News

Here are the key news stories impacting Unilever this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unilever reported underlying sales growth of 5.8% in the second quarter, well above the 4.14% analyst consensus and up from 3.8% in the first quarter. Growth was driven by stronger volumes and pricing, particularly in beauty, personal care and home care, as consumers favored established brands such as Dove. Reuters: Unilever tops second-quarter sales growth estimates as volumes rise
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year outlook after delivering its strongest quarterly volume growth in more than a decade. The guidance increase reinforces expectations that Unilever’s turnaround is gaining traction and was the main catalyst behind the recent share-price rally. Proactive Investors: Unilever posts strongest sales growth in a decade
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s earnings commentary emphasized improving volume trends rather than relying solely on price increases, a potentially favorable sign for market share and sustainable growth. Investors are also assessing the company’s plans and outlook following the quarter’s results. Yahoo Finance: Unilever Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Unilever agreed to protect employment terms for workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $65 billion merger with McCormick. The agreement may reduce labor-related disruption but could limit near-term restructuring flexibility and delay some merger synergies. Reuters: Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after McCormick merger
• Negative Sentiment: One earnings-data report showed quarterly EPS and revenue below its cited consensus estimates, creating a potential headline concern. However, the broader market reaction has focused on underlying sales, volume growth and upgraded guidance rather than those figures. MarketBeat: Unilever quarterly earnings

About Unilever

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.