Unilever is a diversified beauty, wellbeing, and personal care (44% of 2024 sales by value), homecare (20%), and packaged food (36%) company... Show more
Unilever's Q4 and full-year 2025 results, released on February 12, 2026, highlight the company's transformation into a simpler, more focused consumer goods leader following the Ice Cream demerger and 10 other portfolio transactions. Amid subdued markets and adverse currency impacts, the emphasis on Power Brands in Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, and premium segments drove competitive growth. Investors watch these earnings closely as they signal execution on cost discipline, volume recovery, and margin expansion—key to sustaining dividends and buybacks totaling €6.0 billion in 2025. With emerging markets stabilizing and US/India priorities set, the results underscore resilience in a challenging environment for staples.
Unilever posted full-year turnover of €50.5 billion, down 3.8% from 2024 due to -5.9% currency translation and -1.2% net disposals, but underlying sales growth of 3.5% (1.5% volume, 2.0% price) beat implied consensus through stronger volumes. Q4 turnover fell 2.7% to €12.6 billion, yet USG accelerated to 4.2% (2.1% volume, 2.0% price), exceeding prior quarters. Underlying operating profit dipped 1.1% to €10.1 billion, but margin rose 60bps to 20.0% on gross margin gains to 46.9% and overhead cuts. Underlying EPS increased 0.7% to €3.08 despite currency drag; diluted EPS grew 6.2% to €2.59. Productivity savings hit €670 million, ahead of the €650 million target. Power Brands led with 4.3% USG; Personal Care USG topped 4.7%. Reported revenue missed some headline forecasts impacted by structural changes, but underlying metrics aligned with or beat expectations.
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Following the February 12 release, Unilever's US shares (UL) traded mixed, dipping about 1% premarket to around $72 amid focus on the headline revenue miss from currency and disposals, but recovered to close near $73.52 on February 13, up slightly year-to-date 12%. London-listed shares rose 1.45% intraday to 5,325p, buoyed by volume beats, margin gains, buyback news, and disciplined guidance. Sentiment turned positive on operational strength—productivity ahead, Power Brands outperformance—offsetting softer 2026 outlook in slowing US/Europe markets. Trading volume surged 138%, reflecting debate over underlying quality versus FX noise.
Unilever guided 2026 underlying sales growth to 4%-6% at the bottom end, with at least 2% volume growth and ~2% pricing as commodity inflation eases, reflecting softer US and Europe demand but emerging market recovery. Underlying operating margin eyes modest improvement from 20.0%, supported by value chain shifts, gross margin gains from higher Beauty/Personal Care exposure (now prioritized post-Ice Cream exit), and ongoing productivity (€130 million remaining from €800 million program). Investors should track Q1 2026 trading statement on April 30 for early volume signals in reset China/Indonesia markets, premium innovation traction (e.g., Whole Body Deodorants), and digital commerce scaling. Portfolio evolution continues via acquisitions like Minimalist (India) and Dr. Squatch (US); monitor integration impacts on mix. Brand investment at 16.1% of sales backs Power Brands' premium push, while €23.1 billion net debt (down from €24.5 billion) and €1.5 billion Q2 buyback underscore capital returns. Wage inflation and select commodity pressures pose risks, but 100% FCF conversion and dividend hikes signal confidence. Broader staples dynamics, including consumer downtrading, will test execution in premium segments.
UL moved below its 50-day moving average on March 05, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 46 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on UL as a result. In of 86 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for UL turned negative on February 25, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The 50-day moving average for UL moved above the 200-day moving average on March 02, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UL advanced for three days, in of 313 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
UL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 200 cases where UL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.039) is normal, around the industry mean (25.996). P/E Ratio (22.057) is within average values for comparable stocks, (60.271). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.038) is also within normal values, averaging (2.519). Dividend Yield (0.035) settles around the average of (0.036) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.483) is also within normal values, averaging (3.522).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. UL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of fast moving consumer goods
Industry HouseholdPersonalCare