UL - Unilever PLC
| Previous Close | 62.33 |
| Open | 61.75 |
| Bid | 62.84 x 1400 |
| Ask | 62.85 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 62.74 - 62.84 |
| 52 Week Range | 50.80 - 63.45 |
| Volume | 44,382 |
| Avg. Volume | 764,033 |
| Market Cap | 168.344B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.54 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 24.83 |
| EPS (TTM) | 2.53 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.77 (2.90%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2019-05-02 |
| 1y Target Est | 60.00 |
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Estee Lauder (EL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
- Zacks•5 days ago
Unilever PLC (UL) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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- Zacks•6 days ago
Church & Dwight Sales to Gain on International Unit & More
Church & Dwight's (CHD) top line has been impressive for a while, gaining from strong Consumer International unit, buyouts and innovation.
- Zacks•7 days ago
Is Unilever PLC (UL) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- Barrons.com•10 days ago
China Will Be on Top of the New World Order
By weaponizing the dollar, the U.S. has opened the door to a reversal in the global power structure, argues Louis-Vincent Gave, a founder of GaveKal Research. What the consequences will be.
- Bloomberg•11 days ago
Nelson Peltz Likes the Look of American Plumbing
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Nelson Peltz’s latest investment target is a big, slow-moving target with a massive bullseye on its back. The renowned U.S. activist has zoned in on Ferguson Plc, a plumbers’ merchant formerly known as Wolseley. His gripe is that the company trades at a stubborn discount to American peers. The snag is that remedies aren’t easy to administer.Ferguson is among the handful of U.K.-domiciled, London-listed blue-chips that aren’t really British companies. Some – such as BTG Plc or Firstgroup Plc – have already attracted takeover or activist interest. North America generates 87% of Ferguson’s revenue; the company recently changed its name to that of its U.S. subsidiary; it reports in dollars.The one un-American characteristic is the valuation. Ferguson has traded at a consistent discount to U.S. peers such as Home Depot Inc. and Lowe’s Cos Inc. The obvious explanation is that the company is listed on the wrong exchange, which makes it harder to attract its natural investor base. But that’s not the only interpretation. The valuation may also reflect a lack of faith in Ferguson’s strategy or management, or some challenges unique to its business. Either way, the discount slightly narrowed on Thursday after the disclosure that various Peltz funds had amassed a 6% stake. This pushed the stock up 6%, valuing the group at 13 billion pounds ($16 billion).It is hard to know whether Ferguson would get a higher valuation if it just moved its listing. Markets may not be 100% efficient, but capital is global and location can’t be the only explanation for the lack of investor love here. True, some funds are restricted geographically in where they can put money but that’s unlikely to be a huge factor in holding back demand for Ferguson shares.Such restrictions on funds might, though, be an obstacle to engineering a move for Ferguson. Unilever Plc’s plan to simplify its Anglo-Dutch structure into a single Netherlands company would have seen it lose its spot on the FTSE 100. That irked index investors and those with mandates to hold U.K. stocks who would have been forced to sell their shares. The plan foundered.Unilever wasn’t a one-off. Re-domiciling headquarters or listings has long been controversial. The textbook case is the thwarted migration of car parts maker LucasVarity back in the late 1990s from the U.K. to the U.S. For these changes, existing investors generally demand a premium. The cleanest way to achieve a move is to take the company private, then relist it.More pertinent are worries about the company’s resilience in the face of a U.S. slowdown. U.S. organic growth is slowing from a recent high single-digit percentage clip, while margins have barely improved since 2015, UBS analysts point out. The share price seems to be assuming that Ferguson’s long-run sustainable operating margin is just 5%, according to independent research provider Willis Welby, which argues that this is overly pessimistic.Peltz’s pitch is that he likes to engage with the management of his portfolio companies. Ferguson has responded diplomatically that it looks forward to dialogue, as it does with all shareholders. The mere presence of such a big name has got people excited. The tougher job will be convincing investors that the company’s equity story – twinning organic growth with a strategy of acquiring competitors – is still a winner. That case has yet to be made.To contact the author of this story: Chris Hughes at chughes89@bloomberg.netTo contact the editor responsible for this story: James Boxell at jboxell@bloomberg.netThis column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Chris Hughes is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering deals. He previously worked for Reuters Breakingviews, as well as the Financial Times and the Independent newspaper.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinion©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
- Zacks•12 days ago
UL or CLX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
UL vs. CLX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Financial Times•12 days ago
New Unilever CEO Jope banks on recovery in sales growth
Unilever chief executive Alan Jope has for the first time offered hope that the maker of Dove soaps and Magnum ice creams will next year escape a period of stagnant sales that has dogged one of the world’s largest consumer goods groups. In his first interview since taking the top job at the £140bn company, Mr Jope signalled that the centre of gravity at the Anglo-Dutch group would shift further from food to the higher-margin beauty and personal care market. “This year we’ve set the guidance in the 3 to 4 per cent range, and I would hope that next year we would start to edge that up,” Mr Jope said.
- Reuters•13 days ago
Unilever says Vietnam, Bangladesh among next 'growth stars'
"The combination of quite a big population, strong GDP growth and rapid consumption in the categories we sell means that countries like Vietnam, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and even Ethiopia will be our growth stars over the next few years," Jope told the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer conference in Paris. "These are going to be very important for the future and we are investing heavily," he said.
- Kiplinger•19 days ago
101 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2019 and Beyond
Dependable dividend stocks that routinely grow their payouts are welcome in any environment. But they seem especially attractive nowadays.Stock market volatility is back with a vengeance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went from powering ahead to an all-time high of 26,828 on Oct. 3 to losing 8% in the span of about three weeks. These kinds of rocky markets tend to give investors motion sickness. But they can add a dose of Dramamine to their portfolios - in the form of reliable dividend-growth stocks."Dividend growers, which tend to be quality companies, have generally shown greater resilience in unsteady markets and could address concerns about dividend stocks in a rising-rate environment," write Tianyin Cheng, director of strategy and ESG Indices at S&P; Dow Jones Indices; and Vinit Srivastava, head of strategy and ESG indices at S&P; Dow Jones Indices. "This argument applies to not only to the U.S. large-cap space, but it also extends to small- and mid-cap segments and international markets."Dividend stocks - both at home and abroad - with long track records of rock-solid rising payments tend to generate superior returns over long periods of time and can help investors weather shorter periods of market turbulence.This is a look at the most reliable long-term dividend stocks in the world. Dubbed the "Dividend Aristocrats," they have raised dividends for at least five straight years (Canadian firms), 10 years (E.U.-based firms) or 25 years (U.S. companies). Such stocks provide reliable and rising income streams - and a sense of security that will help you sleep better at night. We've listed them here alphabetically; take a look. SEE ALSO: 25 Stocks Every Retiree Should Own
- PR Newswire•19 days ago
Circulate Capital, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Ocean Conservancy Announce Blended Finance Partnership to Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution
USAID will guarantee up to $35 million of loans made by Circulate Capital to incentivize private capital investment and advance development objectives in the recycling value chain in South and Southeast ...
- Zacks•21 days ago
Here's Why Colgate (CL) Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio
Colgate (CL) exhibits strong surprise trend, owing to accelerated investments in brands, higher pricing and strong innovation along with expansion in new markets and channels.
- Zacks•24 days ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Unilever PLC (UL) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- Simply Wall St.•25 days ago
Should You Be Impressed By Unilever PLC's (LON:ULVR) ROE?
One of the best investments we can make is in our own knowledge and skill set. With that in mind, this article will...
- Zacks•27 days ago
Is Unilever (UL) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?
Is (UL) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?
- Zacks•28 days ago
UL vs. CLX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
UL vs. CLX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Zacks•last month
What Makes Unilever PLC (UL) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does Unilever PLC (UL) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
- Zacks•last month
Clorox (CLX) Boosts Shareholder Value With 10% Dividend Hike
Clorox (CLX) enhances shareholder returns by a 10% hike in its quarterly dividend.
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4 Factors That Make Church & Dwight (CHD) a Promising Stock
Church & Dwight (CHD) is committed toward boosting gross margin through pricing. Also, it boasts a splendid sales surprise history.
- CNBC•last month
Keeping cool: Phononic has a new take on refrigeration and a new partnership with Unilever
CNBC Disruptor company Phononic is reinventing the refrigerator, among other things. It's already starting to pull in some big partnerships. Semiconductor company Phononic is reinventing the refrigerator, among other things.
- Zacks•last month
Is Unilever PLC (UL) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- Business Wire•last month
Unilever North America Headquarters Receives LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainability
The newly redeveloped Unilever North America headquarters building in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., has received LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the highest level of LEED certification available for sustainable buildings. The certification process assesses buildings across several categories including: location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation and more.
- Zacks•last month
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Unilever, General Mills, Sysco, Kimberly-Clark and Ambev
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- Zacks•last month
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With the trade war likely to intensify, consumer staples stocks are a prudent choice for investors.
