HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LTD. Q4 FY26 Results

Summary

Hindustan Unilever Limited announced a robust performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated revenue reaching ₹16,207 crores, an 8% increase year-on-year. The quarter's Underlying Sales Growth was a strong 7%, supported by 6% Underlying Volume Growth, marking the highest growth for the company in 12 quarters. EBITDA margin improved to 23.7%, with absolute EBITDA at ₹3,841 crores, growing 6% year-on-year. Reported Profit After Tax saw a significant 20% increase to ₹3,002 crores, partly due to divestment proceeds. For the full financial year 2025-26, the company reported a turnover of ₹63,763 crores, a 5% growth, with the EBITDA margin of 23.6% landing at the higher end of its guidance.

Key Highlights

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   Hindustan Unilever Limited reported a consolidated Turnover of ₹16,207 crores for the March Quarter, representing an 8% year-on-year growth.

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   Underlying Sales Growth for the quarter stood at 7%, driven by a 6% Underlying Volume Growth, marking the highest growth for the company in 12 quarters.

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   EBITDA Margin improved sequentially by 40 bps to 23.7% in Q4, with absolute EBITDA growing by 6% year-on-year to ₹3,841 crores.

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   Reported Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter increased by 20% year-on-year to ₹3,002 crores, including proceeds from the divestment of stake in Nutritionalab Pvt. Ltd.

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   The Home Care segment delivered a strong 9% competitive growth, achieving its highest growth in 11 quarters, led by high-single digit Underlying Volume Growth.

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   For the full Financial Year 2025-26, Turnover reached ₹63,763 crores, growing 5% with 4% Underlying Volume Growth, and the EBITDA margin of 23.6% was at the higher end of guidance.

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   In FY’26, Vaseline and Sunsilk both crossed the ₹1,000 crore annual turnover milestone, taking HUL’s total number of brands above ₹1,000 crores to 20.