Unilever FY2026 EPS Forecast Decreased by Erste Group Bank

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank reduced their FY2026 earnings estimates for shares of Unilever in a report released on Thursday, June 25th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $3.64 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $3.69. The consensus estimate for Unilever’s current full-year earnings is $3.52 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Unilever’s FY2027 earnings at $3.83 EPS.

UL has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed an “underperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised Unilever from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. DZ Bank upgraded Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Unilever from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Unilever currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $65.55.

Unilever Stock Performance

Unilever stock opened at $60.05 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $57.86 and a 200-day moving average of $62.74. Unilever has a one year low of $54.75 and a one year high of $74.97.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Unilever by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,036 shares of the company’s stock valued at $264,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the period. CoreCap Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Unilever by 19.4% during the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 997 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,000 after purchasing an additional 162 shares during the period. Blake Schutter Theil Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Unilever by 3.2% during the first quarter. Blake Schutter Theil Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $328,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares during the period. Invested Advisors grew its holdings in Unilever by 4.8% during the fourth quarter. Invested Advisors now owns 3,987 shares of the company’s stock worth $261,000 after purchasing an additional 183 shares during the period. Finally, Cohen Investment Advisors LLC increased its position in Unilever by 2.9% during the first quarter. Cohen Investment Advisors LLC now owns 6,753 shares of the company’s stock worth $385,000 after buying an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. 9.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.