Noida, July 28 (APAC Media): FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) on Tuesday reported a 2% year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit to ₹2,673 crore for the first quarter of FY27 (April-June), compared with the corresponding period a year earlier.
The company had reported a profit of ₹2,756 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Sequentially, or on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, HUL’s profit fell 10.7% from ₹2,992 crore reported in Q4FY26.
“Despite global geopolitical volatility, the Indian economy demonstrated resilience, supported by proactive fiscal and monetary policy measures. The underlying demand environment remained stable during the quarter. Against this backdrop, HUL delivered a turnover of ₹17,184 crores and 10% USG, driven equally by volume and price. This marks our highest growth in thirteen quarters. The performance reflects the strength of our brands, increasing competitiveness of our portfolio, and disciplined execution of our strategic priorities,” said Priya Nair, CEO.
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Revenue from the sale of products rose 10.3% year-on-year and 6% quarter-on-quarter to ₹17,149 crore in Q1 FY27. The company had reported revenue from product sales of ₹15,552 crore in Q1FY26 and ₹16,172 crore in Q4FY26.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 8% year-on-year to ₹3,947 crore in the quarter from ₹3,640 crore in the corresponding period last year. EBITDA margin declined 40 basis points to 23.0% from a year earlier.
Exceptional items for Q1FY27 included restructuring expenses of ₹115 crore, compared with ₹90 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Home Care: Home Care delivered 14% underlying sales growth (USG), its highest growth in three years, driven by high-single-digit underlying volume growth (UVG). Fabric Wash posted double-digit USG, while Household Care also recorded double-digit growth, supported by strong performance from Vim Liquids. The segment strengthened its market leadership through consumer-focused innovations and disciplined market development.
Beauty & Wellbeing: The segment reported 12% USG, led by high-single-digit UVG, with premium skin care and hair care driving growth. Hair Care posted double-digit USG, while Skin Care and Colour Cosmetics delivered high-single-digit growth, led by Premium Skin Care. Minimalist recorded double-digit growth, while Liquid I.V. and Vaseline introduced new products during the quarter.
Personal Care: Personal Care reported 4% USG, supported by pricing actions amid continued palm oil inflation. Skin cleansing posted mid-single-digit growth, led by premium bars, while body wash sustained double-digit momentum and strengthened market leadership. Oral Care also recorded mid-single-digit growth, with premium innovations across Closeup and Pepsodent gaining traction.
Foods: Foods delivered 7% USG, driven by mid-single-digit UVG, with strong performance in lifestyle nutrition and coffee. Coffee recorded double-digit volume-led growth, supported by RTD and Bru Gold, while Boost crossed the ₹1,000 crore annual turnover milestone. Packaged Foods posted high single-digit growth, led by Unilever Foods Solutions, mayonnaise and international sauces.
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