MML Investors Services LLC Boosts Stock Holdings in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL)

MML Investors Services LLC boosted its position in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) by 4.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 185,076 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 7,497 shares during the quarter. MML Investors Services LLC’s holdings in Unilever were worth $9,611,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Clear Street Markets LLC grew its stake in Unilever by 14,020.7% in the 1st quarter. Clear Street Markets LLC now owns 84,724 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,400,000 after buying an additional 84,124 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in shares of Unilever by 5.0% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 10,441,673 shares of the company’s stock worth $542,236,000 after acquiring an additional 494,549 shares during the period. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Unilever by 10.9% in the first quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 49,528 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,572,000 after purchasing an additional 4,881 shares in the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. raised its stake in shares of Unilever by 7.4% during the 1st quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 28,979 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,341,000 after purchasing an additional 1,986 shares during the period. Finally, CIBC Asset Management Inc lifted its holdings in Unilever by 1.2% during the 1st quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 54,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,844,000 after purchasing an additional 630 shares in the last quarter. 9.94% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Unilever Price Performance

NYSE:UL opened at $50.18 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $51.78 and a 200 day moving average of $51.92. Unilever PLC has a 52-week low of $42.44 and a 52-week high of $55.99.

Unilever Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 4th were given a dividend of $0.4702 per share. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 3rd. This is an increase from Unilever’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.46.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Unilever in a report on Thursday, August 17th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock.

Unilever Profile

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company. It operates through Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream segments. 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, which includes the vitamins, minerals, and supplements.