Hindustan Unilever Limited has announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved a consolidated turnover of ₹63,763 crore, representing a 5% growth. Despite a challenging global environment, the company maintained momentum through portfolio rotation, premiumization, and digital-first strategies. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹22 per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to ₹41 per share.
Financial Highlights for FY’26
For the financial year 2025-26, the company reported robust performance with an annual turnover reaching ₹63,763 crore, a 5% increase compared to the previous year. The business delivered an EBITDA of ₹15,054 crore, reflecting a steady 2% growth. The company continues to show resilience, balancing pricing, cost management, and strategic investments to protect its consumer franchise.
March Quarter Performance
The quarter ended March 31, 2026, was particularly strong, with consolidated revenue growth of 8% and Underlying Sales Growth (USG) of 7%, marking the highest growth observed in 12 quarters. Driven by volume-led momentum, the absolute EBITDA for the quarter rose by 6% to ₹3,841 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 23.7%.
Strategic Growth Initiatives
Throughout the year, the company focused on unlocking growth momentum through several strategic actions:
- Portfolio Rotation: Successfully demerged the ice cream business and completed a 100% acquisition of OZiva, while scaling up the Minimalist brand.
- Omni-channel Expansion: Doubled turnover in the Q-commerce channel and achieved 25%+ turnover growth in E-commerce during the year.
- Capital Allocation: Committed ₹2,000 crore in capital expenditure towards premium product formats.
- Unified Operating Model: Established a unified structure to drive faster decision-making and execution.
Segment Performance
The company saw broad-based growth across its key segments:
- Home Care: Delivered 9% growth, with its liquids portfolio accelerating and powders recording a step-up in performance.
- Beauty & Wellbeing: Achieved 8% USG, with hair care brands delivering strong double-digit growth.
- Personal Care: Reported 5% USG, led by high-single digit growth in skin cleansing.
- Foods: Delivered 5% USG, driven by strong performance in the lifestyle nutrition (Horlicks and Boost) and coffee categories.
Outlook for FY’27
Looking ahead, the company is well-positioned to navigate market volatility through its strong brand portfolio and operational agility. Management expects FY’27 to outperform FY’26, supported by continued portfolio and channel transformation, disciplined execution, and a clear focus on driving competitive, volume-led revenue growth.
Source: BSE
