Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported a strong performance for the quarter ended 31st March 2026, achieving an 8% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue to ₹16,207 crore. Driven by a 7% Underlying Sales Growth (USG) and 6% Underlying Volume Growth (UVG), this marks the company’s highest growth in 12 quarters. The company also announced a final dividend of ₹22 per share, totaling ₹41 per share for the full financial year.
Financial Highlights
For the financial year ended 31st March 2026, HUL reported a consolidated turnover of ₹63,763 crore, reflecting a 5% growth over the previous year. The quarter ending March 2026 proved particularly robust, with EBITDA margin reaching 23.7%, an improvement of 40 bps sequentially. The reported Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter surged by 20% year-on-year to ₹3,002 crore, boosted by proceeds from the divestment of a stake in Nutritionalab Pvt. Ltd.
Segment Performance
The company saw broad-based growth across its core business segments:
- Home Care: Delivered 9% growth, its strongest in 11 quarters, led by a high-single digit UVG. The liquids portfolio performed exceptionally well.
- Beauty & Wellbeing: Achieved 8% USG, with standout performance in the Hair Care category.
- Personal Care: Reported 5% USG, driven by strong growth in the Skin Cleansing category.
- Foods: Delivered 5% USG, propelled by Lifestyle Nutrition and Coffee, with the Horlicks masterbrand expanding into the protein segment.
Strategic Progress and Future Outlook
HUL emphasized its commitment to growth through sharper capital allocation, including over ₹3,500 crore invested in acquisitions like Minimalist and OZiva. Management noted that despite commodity and currency volatility, the company remains focused on its four key priorities: volume-led growth, omni-channel execution, sharper resource allocation, and a unified operating model. Looking ahead to FY’27, the leadership expects improved performance driven by continued portfolio and channel transformation.
Source: BSE
