Unilever (LON: ULVR) was upgraded by analysts at Investec to a “buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday. The firm currently has a $44.37 (2800 GBX) price target on the stock.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note to investors on Monday, January 14th. They now have a $39.03 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Exane BNP Paribas reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note to investors on Friday, January 11th. They now have a $39.62 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note to investors on Thursday, January 10th. They now have a $41.66 price target on the stock.

Shares of Unilever opened at 2445.1499 on Monday. Unilever has a 52 week low of GBX 1977.00 and a 52 week high of GBX 2438.75. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 2277.16. The company’s market cap is £69.193 billion.

Unilever PLC (PLC), is a supplier of fast moving consumer goods. The two parent companies, Unilever N.

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