Unilever's portfolio simplification under CEO Hein Schumacher (ice cream demerger, productivity program) is gradually re-rating the equity toward consumer staples peers. Emerging market volume growth (India, Indonesia, Brazil) remains the key earnings engine, while developed market pricing power normalizes. The 30 Power Brands strategy and direct-to-consumer beauty investments are showing margin progress. Activist Trian's continued engagement provides governance discipline.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Unilever PLC is headquartered in United Kingdom, which is currently showing moderate signals.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PDD | PDD Holdings Inc | 27 | -4% | β2% | AVOID |
| MCD | McDonald's Corporation | 27 | +7% | β2% | NEUTRAL |
| JD | JD.com Inc | 27 | +13% | β2% | EARLY |
| NIO | NIO Inc | 27 | -10% | β2% | AVOID |
| LI | Li Auto Inc | 27 | +7% | β2% | NEUTRAL |
| TM | Toyota Motor Corporation | 27 | +12% | β2% | EARLY |
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