Unilever's Ice Cream Spinoff Drives Stock to 20-Day High
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 09 Dec 25
Source: WSJ
Unilever PLC's stock fell by 8.30% while reaching a 20-day high amid the completion of its ice cream business spinoff.
The company has successfully spun off its ice cream business into The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is now the largest ice cream business globally, holding a 21% market share. This strategic move is expected to enhance Unilever's focus on its core operations.
The implications of this spinoff could lead to increased market competitiveness for both Unilever and The Magnum Ice Cream Company, as they aim to innovate and capture more market share in the growing ice cream sector.
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.
