About Unilever PLC (ULVR)
Unilever PLC is a Household & Personal Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
ULVR trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £4,870.50
- Market Cap
- £104.89B
- 52-Week High
- £5,542.11
- 52-Week Low
- £3,644.00
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
£1,000 Invested in Unilever PLC (ULVR)
How much would £1,000 invested in ULVR be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in ULVR 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Unilever PLC (ULVR) in 2025 would be worth £991 as of November 2026, representing a -0.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ULVR 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Unilever PLC (ULVR) in 2023 would be worth £1,183 as of November 2026, representing a +18.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ULVR 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Unilever PLC (ULVR) in 2021 would be worth £1,157 as of November 2026, representing a +15.7% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ULVR 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Unilever PLC (ULVR) in 2016 would be worth £1,380 as of November 2026, representing a +38.0% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ULVR at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Unilever PLC (ULVR) at IPO would be worth £4,929 as of November 2026, representing a +392.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (459 months), Unilever PLC (ULVR) has averaged a monthly return of +36.81% with a median return of +0.70%. The stock had 256 positive months (56%) and 200 negative months (44%). The best month in ULVR's history was March 1997 with a +5256.5% return, while the worst was April 1997 at -98.1%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +139.3%), and June the weakest (-5.1%).
ULVR's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +6665.1%, and the worst was 1999 at -109.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Unilever PLC (ULVR) has delivered an average annual return of +69.84% with a median return of +5.98%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.30%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (66%) and losses in 13 years (34%).
ULVR's best year was 1997 with a +2259.74% gain, while the worst was 1989 at -97.00%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ULVR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.25% | £4,858.27 | £4,870.50 |
| 2025 | -0.05% | £4,860.91 | £4,858.27 |
| 2024 | +19.73% | £4,060.03 | £4,860.91 |
| 2023 | -9.10% | £4,466.48 | £4,060.03 |
| 2022 | +6.04% | £4,212.23 | £4,466.48 |
| 2021 | -10.13% | £4,687.11 | £4,212.23 |
| 2020 | +0.99% | £4,641.25 | £4,687.11 |
| 2019 | +5.92% | £4,381.65 | £4,641.25 |
| 2018 | -0.38% | £4,398.27 | £4,381.65 |
| 2017 | +25.34% | £3,509.06 | £4,398.27 |
| 2016 | +12.54% | £3,117.94 | £3,509.06 |
| 2015 | +11.39% | £2,799.04 | £3,117.94 |
| 2014 | +5.92% | £2,642.53 | £2,799.04 |
| 2013 | +4.94% | £2,518.14 | £2,642.53 |
| 2012 | +9.43% | £2,301.23 | £2,518.14 |
| 2011 | +10.23% | £2,087.60 | £2,301.23 |
| 2010 | -1.51% | £2,119.71 | £2,087.60 |
| 2009 | +26.34% | £1,677.85 | £2,119.71 |
| 2008 | -16.43% | £2,007.60 | £1,677.85 |
| 2007 | +32.39% | £1,516.37 | £2,007.60 |
| 2006 | +11.51% | £1,359.88 | £1,516.37 |
| 2005 | +12.75% | £1,206.11 | £1,359.88 |
| 2004 | -1.74% | £1,227.45 | £1,206.11 |
| 2003 | -11.86% | £1,392.59 | £1,227.45 |
| 2002 | +4.81% | £1,328.64 | £1,392.59 |
| 2001 | -1.54% | £1,349.47 | £1,328.64 |
| 2000 | +25.97% | £1,071.25 | £1,349.47 |
| 1999 | -81.53% | £5,800.52 | £1,071.25 |
| 1998 | +322.83% | £1,371.85 | £5,800.52 |
| 1997 | +2259.74% | £58.14 | £1,371.85 |
| 1996 | +7.21% | £54.23 | £58.14 |
| 1995 | +14.66% | £47.29 | £54.23 |
| 1994 | -3.35% | £48.93 | £47.29 |
| 1993 | +8.17% | £45.24 | £48.93 |
| 1992 | +23.78% | £36.55 | £45.24 |
| 1991 | +32.06% | £27.67 | £36.55 |
| 1990 | -6.31% | £29.54 | £27.67 |
| 1989 | -97.00% | £984.93 | £29.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ULVR
What sector is ULVR in? ▼
ULVR operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Household & Personal Products industry.
How has ULVR performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, ULVR has posted gains in 25 years (66% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +2259.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ULVR? ▼
You can invest in ULVR through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ULVR.
Last updated: 11/1/2026