Unilever (LON:ULVR) Stock Keeps Hold Rating at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Unilever (LON:ULVR)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reissued by equities research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report released on Thursday, Digital Look reports. They presently have a GBX 5,150 price objective on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 8.06% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on ULVR. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded Unilever to a “sector perform” rating and raised their price target for the stock from GBX 4,300 to GBX 4,600 in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Berenberg Bank restated an “underperform” rating and set a GBX 4,000 price target on shares of Unilever in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a GBX 4,000 price target on shares of Unilever in a report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of GBX 4,690.

Unilever Trading Down 0.5%

LON:ULVR traded down GBX 26 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching GBX 4,766. 48,389,426 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 25,588,813. The company has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 4,718.15 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 4,645.72. The firm has a market capitalization of £102.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.24, a PEG ratio of 16.72 and a beta of 0.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 198.28, a current ratio of 0.74 and a quick ratio of 0.48. Unilever has a 12-month low of GBX 3,644 and a 12-month high of GBX 5,526.

Trending Headlines about Unilever

Here are the key news stories impacting Unilever this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unilever reported 5.2% underlying sales growth in the third quarter, helped by strong demand and pricing, while total turnover rose 6.7%. Management also raised its full-year volume-growth outlook, signaling improving momentum across the business. Unilever Reports 5.2% Q3 Underlying Sales Growth and Raises Full-Year Volume Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company lifted its dividend following the quarterly results, providing additional support for income-focused investors. Unilever India also posted higher profit on healthy demand, reinforcing the strength of a key emerging-market operation. Unilever Q3 Turnover Up 6.7%; Lifts Dividend Unilever India Posts Higher Profit on Healthy Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: A Dutch regulatory block is reportedly complicating Unilever’s planned brand disposal. Although the company raised its 2026 outlook, the setback could delay portfolio simplification and proceeds expected from the transaction. Unilever Faces Dutch Block on Brand Disposal as It Lifts 2026 Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Unilever warned that costs linked to the Iran war are building, increasing the likelihood of price increases. While pricing may protect margins, it could also pressure consumer demand and volumes. Unilever Flags Price Hikes as Iran War Costs Stack Up
• Negative Sentiment: Berenberg Bank and Jefferies both reaffirmed “underperform” ratings with GBX 4,000 price targets, implying material downside from recent trading levels and weighing on sentiment. Berenberg Bank Unilever Rating Jefferies Unilever Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Clorox appointed Unilever executive Fabian Garcia as its CEO. His departure may raise concerns about leadership continuity, although the move also highlights the senior talent developed within Unilever. Clorox Names Unilever’s Fabian Garcia as CEO

About Unilever

The world’s best‑known brands, creating Desire at Scale.
Unilever employed approximately 116,000 people in 2025 and generated €50.5 billion in turnover for the year. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world, with many iconic names including Dove, Hellmann’s, Knorr, OMO and Surf. We create culturally connected brands. Connecting with people where and how it matters to them, pioneering change, defining the future and delivering impact.

Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business, market-making, culture-creating, future-shaping.