UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) Price Target Raised to $105.00

UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS – Get Free Report) had its price target boosted by Wells Fargo & Company from $104.00 to $105.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 33.71% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut shares of UL Solutions from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of UL Solutions from $106.40 to $82.80 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $86.00 price target on UL Solutions in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of UL Solutions from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 25th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of UL Solutions from $96.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $95.98.

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UL Solutions Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of ULS traded down $1.87 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $78.53. The stock had a trading volume of 308,408 shares, compared to its average volume of 938,237. The company has a market capitalization of $15.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.75, a P/E/G ratio of 3.11 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a current ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. UL Solutions has a 12 month low of $63.17 and a 12 month high of $107.54. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $70.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of $82.48.

UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.62. UL Solutions had a return on equity of 28.81% and a net margin of 16.02%. The firm had revenue of $823.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $815.72 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.56 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that UL Solutions will post 2.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at UL Solutions

In related news, CEO Jennifer Scanlon sold 12,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.08, for a total transaction of $876,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 126,724 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,880,817.92. This represents a 8.98% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 1.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of UL Solutions

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ULS. Candriam S.C.A. lifted its holdings in shares of UL Solutions by 0.3% during the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 117,388 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,731,000 after purchasing an additional 385 shares during the period. StoneX Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of UL Solutions during the 3rd quarter worth about $380,000. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA lifted its position in UL Solutions by 24.1% during the third quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 1,136,171 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,536,000 after buying an additional 220,700 shares during the period. Alps Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of UL Solutions by 38.4% in the 3rd quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. now owns 8,350 shares of the company’s stock valued at $548,000 after purchasing an additional 2,318 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CenterBook Partners LP acquired a new stake in UL Solutions during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $782,000.

Key Stories Impacting UL Solutions

Here are the key news stories impacting UL Solutions this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue was $823 million, up 5.1% year over year and ahead of the roughly $816 million consensus. Adjusted earnings were $0.62 per share, compared with $0.56 a year ago, meeting the consensus cited in the company’s results coverage and topping Zacks’ $0.61 estimate. Article: UL Solutions Inc. Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
  • Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights strength in certification and testing demand, margin expansion, and strategic investment plans. Reports also say the company raised guidance, providing a favorable signal about its outlook. Article: ULS Q3 Deep Dive
  • Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage frames the results and a forthcoming strategic deal as potential catalysts, while noting investors may weigh the growth opportunity against the stock’s valuation. Article: UL Solutions Q3 2026
  • Negative Sentiment: Valuation is a counterweight to the strong quarter: one analysis estimates ULS trades about 13% above fair value. That may limit further upside or encourage profit-taking after the recent rally, helping explain the share-price weakness despite the earnings news. Article: UL Solutions Stock Could Be 13% Over Fair Value

About UL Solutions

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UL Solutions Inc (NYSE: ULS) is a global applied safety science company that provides testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services. The company helps manufacturers, retailers, regulators, and other organizations evaluate the safety, security, performance, quality, and sustainability of products, facilities, and systems.

Its services cover a broad range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, energy, mobility, information technology, and the built environment.

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