Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Shares Bought by Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC

Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC grew its holdings in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) by 13.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 18,569 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,189 shares during the quarter. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC’s holdings in Unilever were worth $1,053,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of UL. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Unilever by 202.5% in the third quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. now owns 605 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 405 shares during the last quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new stake in shares of Unilever during the third quarter worth about $40,000. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA purchased a new stake in Unilever in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Coastline Trust Co acquired a new position in Unilever in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $48,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 9.67% of the company’s stock.

Unilever Price Performance

UL stock opened at $57.52 on Wednesday. Unilever PLC has a 52-week low of $46.46 and a 52-week high of $65.87. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $57.51 and its 200-day simple moving average is $60.39.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently commented on UL shares. Sanford C. Bernstein raised shares of Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 9th. Royal Bank of Canada downgraded shares of Unilever from a “sector perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 6th. Erste Group Bank reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Unilever in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. Finally, StockNews.com cut Unilever from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 12th. Three equities research 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 company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Unilever has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $61.75.

Unilever Company 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.