Unilever PLC(UL)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosUnilever PLC (UL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
while the company maintains a 3.7% dividend yield, the current ratio of 0.79 and the high sensitivity of earnings to non-operating items warrant a cautious approach.
Unilever PLC (UL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Unilever PLC (UL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Latest | Feb 12, 2026 | $1.37vs $1.75-21.7% | $29.7Bvs $31.4B-5.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $1.67vs $1.83-8.7% | $35.5Bvs $34.5B+2.9% |
| Q1 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | $0.84vs $1.53-44.8% | $30.7Bvs $31.6B-2.9% |
| Q3 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $1.58vs $1.67-5.4% | $33.5Bvs $33.8B-1.0% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Unilever PLC (UL)
Costco is one of the world's largest retailers and has grown strongly for years. The stock's yield is modest, and its valuation is lofty.
Barreto said brand leaders thought Vaseline was a straightforward beauty brand, but they learned that customers use the product in many different ways — like on their dog's noses or in their shoes. "We started understanding we should give the brand back to the communities and let them do with it what was more relevant for them," Barreto said.
The proposed combination with Unilever's food business could triple the business, generate shareholder value, and provide sufficient cash flow to enable balance sheet quality and capital returns.
McCormick is rated a buy, with a 35% upside to a $65 PT, driven by the transformative Unilever Foods deal and a compelling 4% dividend yield. Despite underwhelming Q2 results and ongoing Consumer segment weakness in the Americas, MKC's valuation is at a ten-year low and reflects current headwinds. The Unilever deal is expected to deliver mid/high-single-digit EPS accretion in year one, rising to mid-high teens by year three, with significant scale and geographic diversification.
Unilever is exploring a bid for Thorne, a U.S. supplements maker valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Unilever PLC (UL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $62.74 | $135.86B | 21.20 | -16.88% | 18.75% | 47.19% | 3.55% | |
| $152.75 | $356.94B | 23.46 | 0.29% | 14.66% | 23.78% | — | |
| $114.74 | $38.09B | 18.90 | -14.17% | 12.81% | 131.68% | — | |
| $95.03 | $76.04B | 36.13 | 1.4% | 10.04% | 265.78% | — | |
| $5.54 | $2.35B | -8.15 | -4.99% | -3.91% | -11.1% | — | |
| $25.30 | $30B | -5.13 | -3.5% | -23.05% | -13.8% | — |
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Unilever PLC (UL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Unilever PLC (UL) reported $111.26B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 141% increase from $46.12B in 1996.
Unilever PLC (UL) saw revenue decline by 16.9% over the past year.
Yes, Unilever PLC (UL) is profitable, generating $11.82B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.7% net margin).
Yes, Unilever PLC (UL) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.55%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Unilever PLC (UL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 47.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Unilever PLC (UL) generated $14.84B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
