Noida, Apr 30 (APAC Media): FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported a 20% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,002 crore for the March quarter, compared with Rs 2,464 crore in the same period last financial year.
The company reported a consolidated turnover of Rs 16,207 crore, with revenue registering an 8% year-on-year growth.
The company said in a regulatory filing that its EBITDA margin improved sequentially by 40 basis points to 23.7%, while absolute EBITDA increased 6% year-on-year to Rs 3,841 crore.
For FY26, the company reported turnover of Rs 63,763 crore, up 5% driven by 4% volume growth, while EBITDA margin stood at 23.6%, at the higher end of guidance. PAT (before) was Rs 10,324 crore and reported PAT at Rs 10,652 crore.
The board also recommended a final dividend of Rs 22 per share, taking the total dividend for the year to Rs 9,633 crore, including the interim dividend of Rs 19 per share.
The Home Care segment grew 9%, its highest growth in 11 quarters, led by double-digit growth in fabric wash and high single-digit growth in household care. The liquids portfolio sustained robust double-digit growth, while powders and bars also saw improved performance.
“Financial Year 2026 witnessed an improved demand environment supported by macroeconomic policies. Our decisive actions, sharpening the portfolio, scaling investments, strengthening demand generation, and simplifying the organisation, drove consistent performance improvement, resulting in 5% underlying sales growth for the year,” said Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director.
Beauty & Wellbeing posted 8% USG with mid-single-digit volume growth, led by strong double-digit growth in hair care, while premium segments performed well, but mass skincare remained subdued.
“Despite geopolitical tensions leading to commodity and currency volatility, we are navigating these headwinds through disciplined savings, resilient supply chains, and calibrated pricing. We remain well positioned to deliver sustainable and competitive growth backed by strong brands, financial strength, and operational agility,” Priya added.
Personal Care grew 5%, led by high-single-digit growth in Skin Cleansing driven by Dove and Lux, while Premium Soaps and Bodywash saw double-digit competitive growth; Oral Care posted low-single-digit growth, with Closeup gaining market share.
The Foods segment grew 5% underlying sales, driven by high-single-digit volume growth, with Coffee continuing strong double-digit momentum and Lifestyle Nutrition posting double-digit growth led by Horlicks and Boost, while Tea recorded low-single-digit volume growth.
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