FY2026 EPS Estimates for Unilever Cut by Erste Group Bank

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank lowered their FY2026 earnings estimates for Unilever in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, July 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now expects that the company will earn $3.66 per share for the year, down from their prior forecast of $3.67. The consensus estimate for Unilever’s current full-year earnings is $3.51 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Unilever’s FY2027 earnings at $3.88 EPS.

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

Unilever Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:UL opened at $65.37 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $59.83 and its 200-day moving average is $62.33. Unilever has a 52-week low of $54.75 and a 52-week high of $74.97.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Evergreen Capital Management LLC grew its position in Unilever by 160.8% during the fourth quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 82,192 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,375,000 after buying an additional 50,682 shares in the last quarter. HF Advisory Group LLC increased its stake in Unilever by 1,135.3% during the fourth quarter. HF Advisory Group LLC now owns 388,355 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,398,000 after acquiring an additional 356,918 shares during the period. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Unilever by 59.7% in the 4th quarter. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC now owns 64,661 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,229,000 after acquiring an additional 24,163 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Unilever by 77.6% in the 1st quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 39,116 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,226,000 after acquiring an additional 17,093 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Saturna Capital Corp lifted its position in shares of Unilever by 38.0% in the 1st quarter. Saturna Capital Corp now owns 794,310 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,252,000 after acquiring an additional 218,767 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.67% of the company’s stock.

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.