Unilever Announces $0.5175 Quarterly Dividend with 3.42% Yield, Analysts See Upside and GuruFocus Estimates Minor Downside

Unilever (UL) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.5175 per share, with a forward yield of 3.42%. Analyst forecasts suggest a 29.75% upside from the current stock price, while GuruFocus estimates indicate a 3.41% potential downside based on GF Value. The company's stock has a brokerage recommendation of 1.6, categorizing it within the "Outperform" range.

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5175 per share, representing a 0.5% increase from the previous dividend and yielding 3.4% annually [1]. The ex-dividend date is August 15th, with shareholders of record on that date receiving the dividend on September 12th.

Analysts predict a 29.75% upside from the current stock price, suggesting strong potential for growth [2]. GuruFocus estimates indicate a 3.41% potential downside based on GF Value, highlighting the risk-return balance for investors. The company's stock has a brokerage recommendation of 1.6, placing it within the "Outperform" range.

Unilever's quarterly dividend increase is driven by a 57.9% payout ratio, which analysts believe is sufficiently covered by earnings. The company is expected to earn $3.49 per share next year, allowing for a future payout ratio of 59.6% [1].

The company's stock has shown resilience, trading up 3.5% during mid-day trading on August 1st, reaching $60.46. The stock's 12-month low is $54.32, and its 12-month high is $65.87. The fifty-day moving average is $61.64, and the two-hundred day moving average is $60.17. The market cap is $148.35 billion, with a P/E ratio of 17.32, a PEG ratio of 3.75, and a beta of 0.41 [1].

Unilever's earnings call in July 2025 highlighted a balanced sales growth of 3.4% in the first half of the year, with strategic focus on emerging markets and brand investments. The company reported strong performance in developed markets and accelerating growth in emerging markets, particularly Asia Pacific Africa [2].

The company's stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers, with analysts recommending a buy rating. Unilever's strong balance sheet and consistent dividend payouts make it an attractive investment opportunity for income-focused investors.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/unilever-plc-nyseul-plans-quarterly-dividend-of-052-2025-08-01/
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3025775/unilever-plc-ul-h1-2025-earnings-call-highlights-navigating-growth-amidst-market-challenges