Unilever PLC (UL) Earnings History
Profitable34 years of earnings data (1991–2024) · Positive TTM net income
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Unilever PLC (UL) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Unilever PLC (UL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $12.20B, reflecting -10.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.93 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 9.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, UL's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.4%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $9.37B in fiscal 2018.
Unilever PLC maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 100.0%, operating margin of 15.5%, and net margin of 9.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PG ($12.72B net income, 19.0% margin), KMB ($2.12B net income, 11.7% margin), CL ($2.13B net income, 10.5% margin), UL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare UL vs PG →
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UL Historical Earnings Data (1991–2024)
34 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.74B | -11.5% | $9.40B | $2.29 | 9.5% | 15.5% |
| 2023 | $6.49B | -15.1% | $9.76B | $2.56 | 10.9% | 16.4% |
| 2022 | $7.64B | +26.3% | $10.76B | $2.99 | 12.7% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | $6.05B | +8.4% | $8.70B | $2.32 | 11.5% | 16.6% |
| 2020 | $5.58B | -0.8% | $8.30B | $2.12 | 11.0% | 16.4% |
| 2019 | $5.63B | -40.0% | $8.71B | $2.14 | 10.8% | 16.8% |
| 2018 | $9.37B | +55.6% | $12.64B | $3.48 | 18.4% | 24.8% |
| 2017 | $6.02B | +16.2% | $8.96B | $2.14 | 11.2% | 16.7% |
| 2016 | $5.18B | +5.6% | $7.80B | $1.82 | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 2015 | $4.91B | -5.1% | $7.51B | $1.72 | 9.2% | 14.1% |
| 2014 | $5.17B | +6.8% | $7.98B | $1.79 | 10.7% | 16.5% |
| 2013 | $4.84B | +8.1% | $7.38B | $1.66 | 9.7% | 14.8% |
| 2012 | $4.48B | +5.4% | $6.99B | $1.54 | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| 2011 | $4.25B | +0.2% | $6.43B | $1.46 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| 2010 | $4.24B | +25.9% | $6.34B | $1.46 | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| 2009 | $3.37B | -33.0% | $5.02B | $1.17 | 8.5% | 12.6% |
| 2008 | $5.03B | +29.3% | $7.17B | $1.73 | 12.4% | 17.7% |
| 2007 | $3.89B | -18.1% | $5.25B | $1.31 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| 2006 | $4.75B | +26.0% | $5.41B | $1.60 | 12.0% | 13.6% |
| 2005 | $3.77B | +36.7% | $5.07B | $2.78 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 2004 | $2.75B | +49.1% | $4.24B | $90.62 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| 2003 | $1.85B | -10.2% | $3.81B | $91.31 | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| 2002 | $2.06B | +12.0% | $4.91B | $0.67 | 4.4% | 10.5% |
| 2001 | $1.84B | +5.3% | $5.26B | $0.60 | 3.5% | 10.1% |
| 2000 | $1.75B | -40.5% | $5.22B | $0.36 | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| 1999 | $2.93B | +5.1% | $4.56B | $0.91 | 6.8% | 10.5% |
| 1998 | $2.79B | -44.2% | $4.18B | $0.85 | 7.3% | 10.9% |
| 1997 | $5.01B | +126.0% | $3.33B | $1.43 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| 1996 | $2.22B | +24.8% | $3.43B | $0.74 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| 1995 | $1.78B | -10.7% | $3.04B | $0.59 | 4.7% | 8.0% |
| 1994 | $1.99B | +15.7% | $3.22B | $0.66 | 5.3% | 8.5% |
| 1993 | $1.72B | +6.0% | $2.57B | $0.57 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| 1992 | $1.62B | +0.5% | $2.65B | $0.54 | 5.2% | 8.6% |
| 1991 | $1.61B | - | $3.19B | $0.54 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
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UL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UL stock.
What is UL earnings per share (EPS)?
UL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.93, reflecting -10.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +1.4%. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2024 is available in the table on this page.
What is Unilever PLC's net income?
Unilever PLC (UL) trailing twelve-month net income is $12.2B as of 2024. Earnings declined -10.5% year-over-year. Unilever PLC has been profitable for 34 consecutive years.
Is UL profitable?
Yes, UL is profitable with a TTM net income of $12.2B and a net profit margin of +9.5%. Unilever PLC has generated profits for 34 consecutive years.
What is UL's earnings growth rate?
UL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -10.5%, 3-Year: -0.4%, 5-Year: +1.4%, 10-Year: +2.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2024.
What are UL's profit margins?
Unilever PLC net profit margin is +9.5%, operating margin is +15.5%, and gross margin is +100.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +26.5%.
Is UL growing earnings?
UL earnings are declining — EPS fell -10.5% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $12.2B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +1.4%.
What was UL's best earnings year?
Unilever PLC's highest annual net income on record is $9.4B, achieved in fiscal year 2018. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2024 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were UL's earnings last quarter?
UL's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2025. Net income was $3.5B with diluted EPS of $1.42. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.