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Unilever PLC

Unilever PLC

ULNYSEConsumer Defensive● Active
$56.72
+$1.67(+3.03%)
Market Cap$122.8B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$74.98
52W Low$54.95
Shares OutstandingFinancialsRevenue

Unilever PLC (UL) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

UL · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
2.184B▼ -12.93% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in EUR
vs 2.508B in FY 2024
Diluted Shares Outstanding
2.195B
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.52%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
-12.93%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
2.163B
publicly tradable shares
99.9% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRdeclining
-5.1%
2022 → 2025
5-Year CAGRdeclining
-3.7%
2020 → 2025
10-Year CAGRdeclining
-2.6%
2015 → 2025
ⓘ

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2025Latest
Diluted Shares: 2.195B
2.184B
-12.93%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 2.507B
2.508B
-1.01%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 2.532B
2.534B
-0.86%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 2.560B
2.556B
-1.97%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 2.610B
2.607B
-0.96%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Consumer Defensive sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Consumer Defensive sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs UL
#1
Walmart Inc.WMT
Walmart Inc.
7.983B+265.5%
#2
The Coca-Cola CompanyKO
The Coca-Cola Company
4.303B+97.0%
#3
The Procter & Gamble CompanyPG
The Procter & Gamble Company
2.454B+12.4%
#4
Unilever PLCUL
Unilever PLCYOU
2.184B—
#5
Philip Morris International Inc.PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
1.556B-28.8%
#6
PepsiCo, Inc.PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
1.367B-37.4%
#7
Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
444.0M-79.7%

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

Unilever PLC (UL) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of December 31, 2025, Unilever PLC reports 2.184B basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

Unilever PLC's basic shares outstanding (2.184B) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (2.195B) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.52%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

Unilever PLC's float is 2.163B (99.9% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float2.163B(99.9%)
Outstanding2.165B

ⓘ Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · EUR

About shares outstanding & methodology

Unilever PLC (UL) shares outstanding history from 2006 to 2025. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

Unilever PLC shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 were 2.184B, a 12.93% decline year-over-year. Unilever PLC FY 2025 shares outstanding were 2.184B, a -12.93% decline from FY 2024.

Unilever PLC is a leading company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -2.6% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.
Market capSplitsEarningsFinancials (Income)Cash on handFree cash flowNet incomePrice history

Frequently asked questions

UL shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Unilever PLC (UL) has approximately 2.184B basic shares outstanding and 2.195B diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -12.93% year-over-year change from FY 2024 (2.508B). Unilever PLC's declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.

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▸ Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · Unilever PLC SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08