Unilever NV Goodwill

Unilever NV's goodwill stands at $20B as of June 2020. That compares with $18B in the prior-year period — up 11.2% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Unilever NV reported $20B in goodwill versus $18B a year earlier — a 11.2% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $18B in the prior-year period — up 11.2% year over year. Sustained growth in goodwill can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Unilever NV's goodwill evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places UN next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Consumer Staples, goodwill is commonly used to spot outliers. Unilever NV's reading of $20B is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.