Unilever stock holds steady as analysts see limited upside

Unilever PLC (ISIN GB00B10RZP78) stock ended the last completed trading session on the New York Stock Exchange at USD 61.78 on September 18, 2026, down 0.71% from the prior close and around 6.1% below the average analyst price target of USD 65.55 for the shares.

Analyst targets point to moderate upside

According to MarketBeat on September 19, 2026, the average 12-month price target for Unilever stock stands at USD 65.55, with a high target of USD 71.00 and a low target of USD 60.10, implying about 6.1% potential upside from the latest closing price.

The same overview shows that Unilever currently has a consensus Hold rating based on 12 analysts, with a rating score of 2.33 on a scale from 0 to 4, indicating neither strong bullish nor strongly negative sentiment among covering analysts.

London listing shows similar valuation picture

On the company’s primary listing in London, Unilever shares (ticker ULVR) traded at GBX 4,621 on September 18, 2026, down 0.25% on the day, giving the group a market capitalization of GBP 99.50 billion per MarketBeat.

The same London share overview reports a 52-week trading range between GBX 3,644 and GBX 5,526, placing the current level of GBX 4,621 roughly in the middle of that band and indicating that Unilever stock trades below its recent high but well above last year’s low.

Earnings outlook and growth expectations

Per data compiled by MarketBeat, earnings for Unilever are expected to grow by 6.23% in the coming year, with consensus earnings per share projections rising from USD 3.53 to USD 3.75 for fiscal year 2026.

The same source indicates that Unilever’s price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio stands at 2.43 based on these forecasts, suggesting that the shares trade at more than twice the expected earnings growth rate, a valuation level that typically reflects the defensive nature of consumer staples rather than a high-growth profile.

Income appeal supported by dividends

Dividend data in the New York listing overview show that Unilever most recently paid a dividend around mid September 2026, with a payable date of September 18, 2026 following an ex-dividend date in August 2026, underlining the group’s ongoing cash returns to shareholders as reported by MarketBeat.

On the London listing, Unilever’s dividend yield is shown at 3.56% at the GBX 4,621 share price, offering investors a steady income stream that compares with typical yields in the broader consumer staples sector according to MarketBeat.

Upcoming capital markets day as next event

The event calendar in the New York listing overview highlights a Capital Markets Day scheduled for November 4, 2026, noted as CMD 2026, which is the next major investor event on Unilever’s calendar per MarketBeat.

Such an event typically provides management with an opportunity to update investors on strategy, financial targets and capital allocation, so the valuation and earnings expectations currently embedded in Unilever stock may be reassessed by the market once new guidance or operational detail is presented.

Stock level and recent performance

Based on the latest available data, Unilever stock on the New York Stock Exchange closed at USD 61.78 on September 18, 2026, down 0.44 dollars or 0.71% on the day, while the shares started the year at USD 65.41, implying a year-to-date decline of about 5.5%.

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