Unilever PLC

Unilever PLC is a fast-moving consumer goods company operating in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Its business is organized into four segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment includes hair care products like shampoo and conditioner, as well as skin care, prestige beauty, and wellbeing products. Personal Care offers soap, deodorant, and oral care items such as toothpaste and mouthwash. Home Care provides laundry products like washing powders and fabric conditioners, along with home and hygiene cleaning products. Foods includes cooking aids, soups, bouillons, seasonings, mayonnaise, ketchup, and food solutions. Key brands include Dove, Axe, Hellmann's, Knorr, Lux, Lifebuoy, and Vaseline.

Unilever PLC is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol UL. It trades in US Dollars (USD). The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are also listed on other exchanges, but on the NYSE, investors can buy and sell UL shares in USD, making it accessible to US-based investors and those using US currency.

Unilever PLC operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Household & Personal Products industry. This means the company produces essential consumer goods that people use daily, such as personal care items, cleaning products, and food items. The Consumer Defensive sector is known for stable demand regardless of economic cycles, as these products are considered necessities. Unilever's focus on household and personal products includes well-known brands like Dove soap, Domestos cleaners, and Knorr food products.

Unilever PLC is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and was founded in 1860. The company serves markets across the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Its global presence allows it to cater to diverse consumer needs with localized products. For example, it offers brands like Horlicks in some regions and Surf in others. The company's extensive distribution network ensures its products are available in both developed and emerging markets, making it a truly multinational consumer goods giant.

Unilever PLC generates revenue through four main business segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment includes hair care, skin care, and prestige beauty products. Personal Care covers soap, deodorant, and oral care. Home Care focuses on laundry and cleaning products. Foods provides cooking aids, condiments, and food solutions. The company's portfolio features iconic brands such as Dove, Axe, Hellmann's, Knorr, and Vaseline. By offering a wide range of everyday essentials, Unilever earns revenue from both retail and food service channels globally.