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12 Oversold Blue Chip Stocks to Buy According to Analysts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n On April 9, 2026, DZ Bank analyst Axel Herlinghaus upgraded Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) to Buy from Hold.<\/p>\n Last month, Unilever and McCormick & Company (NYSE:MKC) announced an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever\u2019s Foods business, excluding India and certain other operations, to form a global flavor-focused company with approximately $20B in combined fiscal 2025 revenue. Under the terms, Unilever and its shareholders are expected to receive equity representing 65.0% of the combined company, equivalent to $29.1B based on McCormick\u2019s one-month volume-weighted average price of $57.84, along with $15.7B in cash, subject to adjustments. The transaction implies an enterprise value of approximately $44.8B for Unilever Foods and about $21B for McCormick, both at roughly 13.8x fiscal 2025 EBITDA.<\/p>\n Upon closing, Unilever shareholders are expected to own 55.1% of the combined entity, McCormick shareholders 35.0%, and Unilever itself 9.9%. The deal is not expected to trigger U.S. federal income tax for Unilever or its shareholders. The companies expect to generate approximately $600M in annual run-rate cost synergies over three years, with about two-thirds realized by the end of year two, primarily from procurement, manufacturing, and SG&A efficiencies. One-time costs to achieve these synergies are estimated at $300M, with an additional $100M in incremental cost and revenue synergies to be reinvested to support growth. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2027, subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other customary conditions, including works council consultations.<\/p>\n evgeny varlamov \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) operates a global consumer goods business across beauty, personal care, home care, and food categories.<\/p>\n While we acknowledge the potential of UL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the\u00a0best short-term AI stock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>