Unilever Plc (UL) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Unilever Plc (UL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Unilever Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Unilever Plc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $144.30B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 6 Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For UL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -10.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Unilever Plc (UL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in EUR and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $144.30B | 2/6 |
| P/E Ratio | 6.15x | 5/5 |
| EPS | $10.76 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $74.14 | – |
| FCF/Share | $9.89 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 144.4% | – |
| ROA | 31.8% | 1/5 |
| ROIC | 60.9% | 2/5 |
| Gross Margin | 8.5% | 6/6 |
| Operating Margin | 20.8% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 15.7% | 2/5 |
| EBT Margin | 19.8% | 2/6 |
| Tax Rate | 27.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79x | 4/5 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.60x | 4/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.41x | 1/5 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.54x | 1/5 |
| Working Capital | -$5.40B | 5/5 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $26.65B | 1/6 |
| Free Cash Flow | $21.58B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$5.07B | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -16.1% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 0.0% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 13.3% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.1% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 2.03x | 1/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 19.4x | 2/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 32.3x | 1/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 18.2x | 2/5 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 19 days | 4/5 |
| Days Inventory | 11 days | 5/5 |
| Payables Period | 47 days | 5/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -17 days | 4/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $161.70B | 1/6 |
| Operating Income | $33.65B | 1/6 |
| Net Income | $25.41B | 1/5 |
| R&D Expense | $4.17B | – |
| SG&A Expense | $67.47B | 1/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $147.89B | 1/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | UL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 2181M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -5.5% | – |
| EPS Growth | 2.5% | 2/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from EUR)
| Total Current Assets | $20.05B | 24.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $4.63B | 5.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $8.63B | 10.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $4.75B | 5.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $62.12B | 75.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $5.55B | 6.7% of assets |
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Unilever Plc (UL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Unilever Plc (Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Unilever Plc (UL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Unilever Plc (UL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Unilever Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Unilever Plc stock predictions?
For UL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -10.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Unilever Plc forecasts updated?
Unilever Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Unilever Plc's industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, UL included, share the SEC industry code Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics. The largest are: Procter & Gamble Co (PG), Ecolab Inc. (ECL), Church & Dwight Co Inc /De/ (CHD), Stepan Co (SCL), Longevity Health Holdings, Inc. (XAGE).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.