Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has announced its Q2 2026 results, with a 2% increase in total sales to ₹16,061 crores. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share. EBITDA margin stood at 23.2%. Profit After Tax grew by 4% to ₹2,694 crores. The Board approved the results at a meeting on October 23, 2025.
Financial Performance Q2 2026
Hindustan Unilever reported a 2% year-on-year increase in total sales, reaching ₹16,061 crores. Key highlights from the Q2 2026 results include:
- EBITDA: Stood at ₹3,729 crores, with a margin of 23.2%.
- Profit after tax (before exceptional items): ₹2,482 crores, a decrease of 4%.
- Profit After Tax: Grew by 4% to ₹2,694 crores.
Interim Dividend Announcement
The Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share (face value of ₹1 each) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement is November 7, 2025.
Segment Performance
The Q2 2026 results reflect varied performance across different segments:
- Home Care: Segment revenue was ₹11,441 crores.
- Beauty & Wellbeing: Reported segment revenue of ₹7,363 crores.
- Personal Care: Revenue stood at ₹4,965 crores.
- Foods: Recorded revenue of ₹7,885 crores.
Scheme of Arrangement with Kwality Wall’s
Shareholders approved the scheme to demerge HUL’s ice cream business into Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL). This awaits necessary regulatory approvals but has no impact on the Q2 financial results.
Source: BSE