Hindustan Unilever Reports 21% Increase in Q4 Net Profit, Revenue Up 8%
HUL Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 21% YoY to Rs 2,992 crore, revenue rises 8%
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Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,992 crore for Q4 FY2026, a 21.4% increase year-on-year. Revenue rose to ₹16,351 crore, up 7.6% from the previous year. The company announced a final dividend of ₹22 per share, adding to its total payout for the year.
- 01HUL's net profit for Q4 FY2026 reached ₹2,992 crore, a 21.4% increase from the previous year.
- 02Revenue from operations rose to ₹16,351 crore, marking a 7.6% growth year-on-year.
- 03The company proposed a final dividend of ₹22 per share, bringing the total dividend payout for the year to ₹9,633 crore.
- 04Home Care segment showed the strongest growth at 9%, driven by Fabric Wash and Household Care.
- 05Despite positive earnings, HUL's share price fell over 3% following the announcement.
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Hindustan Unilever (HUL) announced a consolidated net profit of ₹2,992 crore for the March quarter, reflecting a 21.4% increase from ₹2,464 crore in Q4 FY2025. Revenue from operations rose to ₹16,351 crore, up 7.6% from ₹15,190 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's EBITDA increased by 3.2% to ₹3,877 crore, with margins improving to 23.7%, up 70 basis points year-on-year. Segment-wise, the Home Care division recorded a significant 9% growth, marking its best performance in 11 quarters, while Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care segments grew by 8% and 5%, respectively. HUL's Foods segment also saw a 5% increase in user spend. CEO Priya Nair highlighted the improved demand environment and the company's strategic initiatives to enhance growth. Despite the positive results, HUL's share price dropped over 3% to ₹2,232 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) after the earnings announcement.
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HUL's strong financial performance indicates a positive outlook for the FMCG sector, which may lead to more competitive pricing and product offerings for consumers. The proposed dividend reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
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