Unilever achieved slightly better than expected underlying quarterly sales after winning back more shoppers with product innovations and slower price increases, posting its biggest gain in sales volumes in three-and a-half-years.
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FMCG big cap Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) risks falling short of its third-quarter sales growth expectations, Jefferies analysts have warned. The investment bank forecasts organic sales growth of 3.3%, which is below broader market consensus, due to a “negligible” contribution from product pricing.
Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) has sold off its Russian business after facing scrutiny for not ditching operations in the country following the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. The sale to Arnest Group was confirmed to have been completed on Thursday, with this also including Unilever's four factories in Russia and its business in Belarus.
British consumer goods firm Unilever said on Thursday it has completed the sale of its Russian unit to Arnest Group, a Russia-based manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics, and household products.
Unilever (UL) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
As the U.S. stock market trades at lofty valuations, the consumer staples sector appears highly attractive for value-seeking investors. Unilever's stock offers a significant margin of safety, as it is priced at a discount to its peers once we take into account current business fundamentals. On top of that, the prospects of future margin improvements are significant and the stock offers an attractive dividend.
Unilever's transformation, akin to P&G's, has significantly boosted its share price, making it an attractive investment with potential for further growth. My investment strategy focuses on achieving financial independence through dividend income, prioritizing high-quality, undervalued companies with reliable dividends. Unilever's progress over the past 2.5 years shows substantial gains, with the share price up 30%, excluding dividends, indicating strong performance.
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Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher hopes to see a global plastics treaty that "has some teeth," he said in an interview with Reuters on Monday, as negotiations for countries to agree to the first-ever pact near a crucial deadline.
Unilever stock (NYSE: UL) has gained 32% in value since early January 2022 – jumping from levels of $49 then to $64 now – vs. an increase of about 18% for the S&P 500 over this period.
Consumer goods giant Unilever PLC NL:UNA UK:ULVR is set to sell its Russian business, according to reports.