OLD Second National Bank of Aurora Lowers Stock Position in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL)

OLD Second National Bank of Aurora lessened its holdings in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) by 90.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,636 shares of the company’s stock after selling 25,733 shares during the quarter. OLD Second National Bank of Aurora’s holdings in Unilever were worth $149,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Unilever by 202.5% during the 3rd quarter. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. now owns 605 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA purchased a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 4th quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Coastline Trust Co purchased a new stake in shares of Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $48,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 9.67% of the company’s stock.

Unilever Stock Down 0.3 %

UL stock opened at $57.29 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $57.50 and its 200 day moving average price is $60.39. Unilever PLC has a 1 year low of $46.46 and a 1 year high of $65.87.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UL has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Royal Bank of Canada lowered Unilever from a “sector perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 6th. Erste Group Bank reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Unilever in a research note on Tuesday, November 19th. StockNews.com lowered Unilever from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 12th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised Unilever from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 9th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Unilever presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target 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.