Unilever PLC
NYSE: UL
Stock price
58.34 USD
(-8.72%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (13)
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A score of 100 indicates that the stock did as well as the S&P 500 Index.
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10Y return: 53.2%
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54.9
52-week range
74.9
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Free Cash Flow Yield
5.4 %
Dividend Yield TTM
4 %
Market cap $
$ 127,485.2
Price / Earnings TTM
22.5
Price / Book TTM
6.9
PEG TTM
1.7
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Total return (price & dividends)
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8.2 %
53.2 %
Free cash flow per share growth
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(8.6) %
48.9 %
Earnings per share growth
13.1 %
22.2 %
50.6 %
Founded: 1,929
Employees: 128,377
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2025 Q4 (Feb 12, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- CEO Fernando Fernandez emphasized Unilever's dual focus on performance and transformation, highlighting the successful demerger of Ice Cream and the completion of 10 strategic deals, including acquisitions of brands like Minimalist and Dr. Squatch.
- The company is now a "simpler, sharper, more focused business," better positioned to capture growth opportunities across categories and channels.
- There is a strong emphasis on brand and marketing investment, which increased to 16.1% of turnover, the highest in over a decade.
- The leadership team is committed to leveraging AI for demand generation and enhancing brand engagement.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Underlying sales growth for 2025 was 3.5%, with volume growth at 1.5% and price growth at 2%.
- The fourth quarter saw a sequential improvement with sales growth at 4.2%, driven by a 2.1% increase in volume.
- Power Brands, which account for over 78% of turnover, delivered 4.3% sales growth for the year, with a notable 5.8% growth in Q4.
- Segment performance highlights include:
| Segment | Full Year Sales Growth | Q4 Sales Growth | Underlying Operating Profit (EUR) | Operating Margin (%) |
|----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------|----------------------|
| Beauty & Wellbeing | 4.3% | 4.7% | 2.5 billion | 19.2 |
| Personal Care | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3 billion | 22.6 |
| Home Care | 2.6% | 4.7% | 1.7 billion | 14.9 |
| Foods | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.9 billion | 22.6 |
3) Problems / Headwinds
- Currency headwinds negatively impacted turnover by 5.9%, contributing to a 3.8% decline in overall turnover to EUR 50.5 billion.
- Challenges in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America, where macroeconomic conditions remain tough, were noted.
- Specific performance gaps were identified in Home Care and Deodorants in Brazil, with corrective actions expected to yield improvements in 2026.
- The company faced a decline in non-Power Brands, which saw a 1% drop in volume for the year and a 3% drop in Q4.
4) Operational or Product Plans
- Unilever plans to maintain a disciplined focus on volume-led growth, with guidance for 2026 underlying sales growth at the lower end of the 4% to 6% range.
- The company is set to continue investing in its Power Brands, particularly in Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care, with a strong innovation pipeline for 2026.
- Key innovations include new product lines in Dove and Hellmann's, as well as a focus on premiumization and e-commerce strategies.
- The productivity program is ahead of schedule, with EUR 670 million in savings achieved, and a commitment to complete the EUR 800 million target by 2026.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- For 2026, Unilever expects underlying sales growth of at least 4%, with volume growth projected at 2%.
- The company anticipates modest margin improvement, supported by a structurally strong gross margin and disciplined capital allocation.
- Share buybacks of EUR 1.5 billion have been announced, reflecting confidence in cash generation and capital returns.
- The outlook remains cautious due to challenging market conditions, but the leadership is optimistic about emerging markets and the overall strategic direction.
Bottom line: Unilever's 2025 results reflect solid performance amidst challenging conditions, with a clear strategy focused on brand investment and operational efficiency. The company is well-positioned for growth in 2026, particularly in emerging markets, although it faces headwinds from currency fluctuations and competitive pressures in certain segments. Shareholders can expect continued focus on margin expansion and capital returns.
Unilever PLC — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Unilever PLC is a company. Founded in 1929. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $127485151400 with a current stock price of $58.34.