Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Holdings Decreased by American Capital Advisory LLC

American Capital Advisory LLC lessened its stake in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) by 2.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,776 shares of the company’s stock after selling 670 shares during the period. American Capital Advisory LLC’s holdings in Unilever were worth $1,291,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Apollon Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Unilever by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC now owns 40,580 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,301,000 after acquiring an additional 1,601 shares in the last quarter. Byrne Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Unilever by 45.2% in the fourth quarter. Byrne Asset Management LLC now owns 10,745 shares of the company’s stock worth $609,000 after purchasing an additional 3,345 shares during the period. Mezzasalma Advisors LLC lifted its position in Unilever by 16.7% in the fourth quarter. Mezzasalma Advisors LLC now owns 11,656 shares of the company’s stock worth $661,000 after purchasing an additional 1,666 shares during the period. Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Unilever during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Financial Advocates Investment Management raised its stake in shares of Unilever by 29.9% in the 4th quarter. Financial Advocates Investment Management now owns 5,537 shares of the company’s stock worth $314,000 after buying an additional 1,273 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.67% of the company’s stock.

Unilever Stock Up 0.4 %

Shares of Unilever stock opened at $58.28 on Friday. Unilever PLC has a 12 month low of $46.46 and a 12 month high of $65.87. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $57.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $60.36.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

About Unilever

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.