The Unilever Group (UL)
Company Info
US9047677045
904767704
Jan 4, 1988
Highlights
$153.47B
$2.59
24.13
3.03
$60.76B
$60.76B
$13.01B
$52.09 - $65.66
$65.58
0.08%
0.58
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
The Unilever Group (UL) returned 9.26% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.61% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, UL returned 6.62% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.69%.
UL
9.26%
-0.76%
6.39%
18.61%
7.23%
6.62%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.64%
8.97%
-2.62%
11.90%
15.76%
10.69%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of UL, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.20% | -0.54% | 5.21% | 6.72% | -3.32% | 9.26% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.43% | 1.48% | 2.49% | 3.31% | 6.48% | 0.44% | 11.66% | 6.35% | 0.26% | -6.23% | -0.97% | -5.25% | 20.90% |
| 2023 | 1.49% | -1.41% | 4.01% | 6.93% | -9.27% | 4.39% | 3.07% | -4.19% | -3.18% | -4.15% | 1.69% | 1.64% | -0.17% |
| 2022 | -4.46% | -1.25% | -9.35% | 1.51% | 5.56% | -5.17% | 6.18% | -5.84% | -3.41% | 3.81% | 11.67% | -0.06% | -2.77% |
| 2021 | -3.35% | -9.91% | 7.24% | 5.18% | 3.01% | -2.45% | -1.66% | -2.36% | -2.62% | -1.18% | -4.21% | 5.78% | -7.61% |
| 2020 | 4.55% | -9.09% | -6.23% | 2.57% | 5.11% | 1.54% | 10.20% | -0.73% | 3.52% | -7.09% | 7.44% | -1.15% | 9.04% |
| 2019 | 0.67% | 2.02% | 8.44% | 5.34% | 0.96% | 1.74% | -2.99% | 5.91% | -4.88% | 0.77% | -1.03% | -3.90% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 2.04% | -7.85% | 7.67% | 0.74% | -0.35% | 0.00% | 3.13% | 0.55% | -3.34% | -3.62% | 3.35% | -3.76% | -2.34% |
| 2017 | 1.01% | 16.46% | 3.92% | 4.05% | 9.14% | -2.70% | 5.30% | 2.89% | -0.43% | -2.26% | 0.45% | -2.02% | 40.19% |
| 2016 | 2.67% | -2.55% | 5.51% | 0.09% | 1.56% | 5.16% | -2.30% | 0.00% | 2.02% | -11.35% | -4.06% | 1.80% | -2.60% |
| 2015 | 8.62% | 1.08% | -5.44% | 5.81% | 0.75% | -2.70% | 5.52% | -10.43% | 1.17% | 9.84% | -3.60% | 0.63% | 9.71% |
| 2014 | -6.29% | 7.29% | 4.26% | 4.58% | 1.42% | 0.76% | -4.59% | 2.84% | -4.90% | -3.99% | 5.71% | -3.94% | 1.92% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 82, UL is among the top 18% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Unilever Group (UL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
The Unilever Group provided a 3.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.88 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.88 | $1.87 | $1.86 | $1.82 | $2.03 | $1.85 | $1.82 | $1.83 | $1.56 | $1.40 | $1.32 | $1.51 |
Dividend yield | 3.05% | 3.29% | 3.83% | 3.61% | 3.77% | 3.07% | 3.18% | 3.49% | 2.82% | 3.44% | 3.06% | 3.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Unilever Group. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $1.87 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $1.86 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $1.82 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $2.03 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.82 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $1.83 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $1.56 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 |
| 2014 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $1.51 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
The Unilever Group has a dividend yield of 3.05%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
The Unilever Group has a payout ratio of 75.30%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that The Unilever Group strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Unilever Group. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Unilever Group was 53.55%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 615 trading sessions.
The current The Unilever Group drawdown is 6.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -53.55% | Dec 31, 2007 | 299 | Mar 9, 2009 | 615 | Aug 15, 2011 | 914 |
| -46.45% | Jan 7, 1999 | 299 | Mar 14, 2000 | 541 | May 13, 2002 | 840 |
| -31.08% | Jun 10, 1998 | 71 | Sep 18, 1998 | 75 | Jan 6, 1999 | 146 |
| -30.13% | Sep 5, 2019 | 138 | Mar 23, 2020 | 136 | Oct 5, 2020 | 274 |
| -27.68% | Nov 12, 2020 | 382 | May 19, 2022 | 512 | Jun 4, 2024 | 894 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Unilever Group over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of The Unilever Group, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 92.6% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Unilever Group is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for UL, comparing it with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, UL has a P/E ratio of 24.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for UL compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. UL currently has a PEG ratio of 3.0. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for UL relative to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, UL has a P/S ratio of 2.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for UL in comparison with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, UL has a P/B value of 6.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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