Unilever plc (UL)

Consumer Staples

Unilever plc (UL) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since December 12, 1961. SentiSense covers Unilever plc in the Consumer Staples sector. Fernando Fernandez is its chief executive officer. The company reports 96,092 employees, and its corporate website is www.unilever.com.

About Unilever plc

Unilever is a diversified beauty, well-being, and personal care (51% of 2025 sales by value), homecare (23%), and packaged food (26%) company. Its brands include Dove personal-care products, Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Axe and Rexona deodorants, and TRESemmé haircare. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years; notable purchases include Paula's Choice, Liquid I.V., Horlicks, and Wild deodorants. The company derives 58% of its sales from emerging markets and 42% from developed markets. The US is its largest market, accounting for around 20% of sales, followed by India, which accounts for 11% of sales.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,181 institutions reported holding UL, with 257.0 million shares worth $15.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Wellington Management, Fisher Asset Management and Morgan Stanley. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.

More on UL

  • UL sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Unilever plc leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
  • UL ownership: all 1,181 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
  • UL financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.

SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Unilever plc: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.

Frequently asked questions

What does Unilever plc do?

Unilever is a diversified beauty, well-being, and personal care (51% of 2025 sales by value), homecare (23%), and packaged food (26%) company.

What sector is UL in?

SentiSense classifies Unilever plc in the Consumer Staples sector.

Where does UL stock trade?

Unilever plc (UL) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since December 12, 1961.

Who is the CEO of Unilever plc?

Fernando Fernandez is the chief executive officer of Unilever plc.