Unilever PLC Hits 20-Day Low Following Ice Cream Spinoff
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 08 Dec 25
Source: WSJ
Unilever PLC's stock fell by 6.57% and hit a 20-day low amid market conditions.
The company has successfully spun off its ice cream business into The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is now trading on major exchanges. This demerger has led to a significant restructuring of Unilever's portfolio.
Investors are closely watching the performance of The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which holds a 21% market share globally. The absence of dividends until 2027 may influence investor sentiment and stock performance in the near term.
Analyst Views on UL
Wall Street analysts forecast UL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for UL is 68.37 USD with a low forecast of 60.10 USD and a high forecast of 74.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 66.530
Low
60.10
Averages
68.37
High
74.00
Current: 66.530
Low
60.10
Averages
68.37
High
74.00
About UL
Unilever PLC is a United Kingdom-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. The Company operates through five segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Foods, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment sells hair care (shampoo, conditioner, styling), skin care (face, hand and body moisturizers) and includes Prestige Beauty and Health & Wellbeing. The Personal Care segment sells skin cleansing (soap, shower), deodorant and oral care (toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash) products. The Home Care segment sells fabric care (washing powders and liquids, rinse conditioners) and a range of cleaning products. The Foods segment sells cooking aids & mini-meals (soups, bouillons, seasonings), condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup) and Unilever Food Solutions. The Ice Cream segment includes ice cream products. It offers K18, which is a biotech hair care brand. Its subsidiaries include Unilever de Argentina S.A., Unilever Australia Limited, Unilever Canada Inc., and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
