Who Owns Dove?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of Dove. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
Dove
Dove is a global personal care brand owned by Unilever that offers skin, hair, and body care products and promotes inclusive, confidence-building beauty.
Starts at $1.5 / bar of soap
Unilever
Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company that develops and markets food, home care, beauty and personal care brands sold in more than 190 countries worldwide.
Dove
Dove is a global personal care brand owned by Unilever that offers skin, hair, and body care products and promotes inclusive, confidence-building beauty.
Starts at $1.5 / bar of soap
Unilever
Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company that develops and markets food, home care, beauty and personal care brands sold in more than 190 countries worldwide.
Major Shareholders
Unilever
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock, Inc. Largest disclosed shareholder in Unilever plc, holding about 7.6% of outstanding shares based on aggregated institutional ownership filings as of November 3, 2025; despite this stake, Unilever remains widely held, with the top 25 shareholders together owning roughly one‑third of the company. | Institutional | 7.6% | 7.6% | Nov 2025 |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Second‑largest shareholder, with approximately 5.6% of Unilever’s shares as reported in institutional holder disclosures dated November 3, 2025. | Institutional | 5.7% | 5.7% | Nov 2025 |
Wellington Management Group LLP Large active asset manager holding about 2.5% of Unilever shares according to late‑2025 institutional ownership data. | Institutional | 2.5% | 2.5% | Nov 2025 |
Government Pension Fund Global (Norway) Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, disclosed as owning roughly 2.0% of Unilever as of June 30, 2025 via major mutual‑fund holder filings. | Government | 2.0% | 2.0% | Jun 2025 |
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust UK charitable trust originating from Lord Leverhulme’s bequest; it holds about 1.9% of Unilever’s shares as of November 3, 2025, continuing a long‑standing historical stake in the company. | Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | Nov 2025 |
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