How to buy Unilever shares in 2025
Unilever ($UL) is a global consumer goods company producing and marketing food, beverages, personal care and home care products through iconic brands like Dove, Hellmann’s and Lipton.👉 Read on to learn about Unilever and how to buy $UL shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Unilever stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether UL or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Unilever is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Unilever stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including UL.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy UL shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Unilever or UL
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for UL shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Unilever shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase UL shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Unilever shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Unilever company overview
Unilever is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, with a diversified portfolio of products that spans food, beverages, personal care and household items. Established in 1929, Unilever’s brand portfolio includes well-known names like Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, Hellmann’s, Lipton and Knorr, serving consumers in over 190 countries. The company’s products are part of everyday life for millions of consumers, providing solutions for personal grooming, nutrition and household cleaning. The company's vision is to make sustainable living commonplace by creating products and brands that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Through its Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever is committed to improving health and well-being, reducing environmental footprint and enhancing livelihoods across its value chain, ensuring that its business growth aligns with ethical and sustainable practices.
Unilever share price performance
The Unilever share price was US$63.55 (-0.79%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Unilever
Get a breakdown of Unilever’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$63.55 |
| Market capitalisation | US$159.58B |
| PE Ratio | 26.80 |
| Earnings per share | US$2.37 |
| Day change | -0.79% |
| 52-week high | US$65.87 |
| 52-week low | US$51.45 |
Data updated as of May 1, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Unilever
Put your favourites on repeat - like Unilever - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Unilever pay dividends?
Yes, Unilever pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 3.05% |
Data updated as of May 1, 2025.
How to sell Unilever shares?
The process of selling Unilever shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own UL shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Unilever
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Unilever shares?
Like any investment, Unilever may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $UL shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to UL?
Procter & Gamble Co. ($PG): Procter & Gamble is a multinational consumer goods company producing a wide range of personal care, health and household products, with leading brands like Tide, Gillette and Pampers that compete directly with Unilever. Colgate-Palmolive Company ($CL): Colgate-Palmolive focuses on personal care, oral care and household cleaning products, with a global presence through brands like Colgate, Palmolive and Ajax, competing with Unilever in similar product categories. Kraft Heinz Company ($KHC): Kraft Heinz is a major food and beverage company offering packaged foods, sauces and condiments, competing in the same consumer staples space as Unilever’s food and beverage segment with products like Hellmann's and Knorr.
What are some ETFs that hold UL?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF ($EFA): This ETF tracks the performance of large- and mid-cap companies from developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada, with Unilever being one of its significant holdings, alongside global consumer staples and diversified companies. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF ($VEU): VEU targets large- and mid-cap stocks from both developed and emerging markets outside the U.S., including Unilever among its key holdings, providing exposure to global consumer goods and other sectors. SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF ($QEFA): QEFA aims to offer a strategic blend of developed market equities outside the U.S., holding Unilever as one of its components, along with other international consumer goods and industrial companies.
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Unilever Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Unilever
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Unilever, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$63.05 at last market close.
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