Hindustan Unilever Ltd

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2026. The company delivered a Turnover of ₹18,071 crores with Underlying Sales Growth (USG) of 15%, the highest in the last 14 quarters, driven by strong Underlying Volume Growth (UVG) of 7%. EBITDA increased 8% year-on-year to ₹4,089 crores, with a margin of 22.6% within the guided range. Profit After Tax before exceptional items (PAT bei) grew 9% year-on-year, while reported PAT was flat due to one-off tax gains in the base period. The first half of FY27 recorded Turnover of ₹35,255 crores with USG of 12% and UVG of 6%. The Board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share. Segment-wise, Home Care achieved 22% USG with double-digit UVG, driven by strong performance in Fabric Wash and Household Care. Beauty & Wellbeing reported 16% USG with double-digit UVG, supported by Hair Care and Skin Care growth. Personal Care delivered 9% USG, with Skin Cleansing showing double-digit growth. Foods recorded 9% USG, led by Lifestyle Nutrition and Packaged Foods. Management emphasized sustained momentum from brand-building and future-fit Go-to-Market strategies, noting resilient macroeconomic conditions and a positive consumption environment. The mid-term outlook highlights continued focus on volume-led profit growth under the 'Winning in New India' strategy, with EBITDA margins expected to remain within the 22-24% range.

The document highlights strong growth in sales, volume, and profit metrics, along with positive commentary on market conditions and strategic execution.