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Unilever NVUNDON'T BUYMar 22, 2018Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Nov 28, 2020. Market Open.
If we get a slowdown globally due to tariffs, consumer discretionary will struggle. This name is healthcare, personal care, and cleaning. Wanting to spin off lower-margin businesses. Much more globally intertwined than PG and others; 60% of revenues are outside NA. Global reach to improve margins and cut costs.
Struggling last few years, but over time you still get 10% return and very little risk. In one of the least volatile sectors. (Price target is in pounds.) Yield is 3.27%.
Owns shares in company and likes prospects of business. Under performance of company not a concern. Emerging markets will present opportunity for growth. Inflation has made for tough times on the bottom line. Would recommend investors to be patient. Expecting positive changes in company with new activist investors.
He is not bullish on consumer stocks. They have been losing pricing power. Unilever has great brands but the ecommerce move is making it difficult for FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) companies, putting more pricing pressure on them. It has become very easy to build new cosmetic brands and these new boutique brands will add pressure on companies like Unilever.