Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Shares Sold by OLD Second National Bank of Aurora

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

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth $35,000. Jamison Private Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in 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 purchasing an additional 405 shares during the period. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new stake in Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth $40,000. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA purchased a new stake in Unilever during the 4th quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Coastline Trust Co purchased a new stake in Unilever during the 3rd quarter worth $48,000. 9.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Unilever Stock Down 0.3 %

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

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