Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Shares Acquired by Arlington Partners LLC

Arlington Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) by 7.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 74,367 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,218 shares during the quarter. Unilever accounts for approximately 1.6% of Arlington Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding. Arlington Partners LLC’s holdings in Unilever were worth $4,217,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Stonegate Investment Group LLC grew its position in Unilever by 155.2% during the fourth quarter. Stonegate Investment Group LLC now owns 8,415 shares of the company’s stock worth $477,000 after buying an additional 5,117 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC grew its position in Unilever by 16.9% during the third quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 110,528 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,180,000 after buying an additional 15,941 shares during the period. Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in Unilever during the third quarter worth about $11,694,000. WCM Investment Management LLC grew its position in Unilever by 236.2% during the third quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 30,520 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,997,000 after buying an additional 21,441 shares during the period. Finally, Radnor Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Unilever during the third quarter worth about $1,388,000. 9.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Unilever Stock Up 0.4 %

Shares of NYSE UL opened at $58.28 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $57.33 and its two-hundred day moving average is $60.38. Unilever PLC has a 12-month low of $46.46 and a 12-month high of $65.87.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 9th. Erste Group Bank restated a “hold” rating on shares of Unilever in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. Royal Bank of Canada downgraded shares of Unilever from a “sector perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 6th. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded shares of Unilever from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 12th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $61.75.

Unilever Profile

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through five segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products including face, hand, and body moisturizer; and prestige beauty and health & wellbeing products consist of the vitamins, minerals, and supplements.