Shares of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) experienced a significant boost, rising nearly 5% after the company announced its Q4 results for FY26. The FMCG giant reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,994 crore, marking a 21% year-on-year increase, bolstered by higher sales volumes. The stock opened at ₹2,268.90 on the National Stock Exchange and peaked at ₹2,359.90 during the trading session. By 10:15 AM, HUL shares were trading at ₹2,349, with a market capitalization exceeding ₹5.5 trillion. For the fiscal year, HUL's total income grew by 4.6% to ₹65,219 crore. The board has also approved a final dividend of ₹22 per share, bringing the total payout for the year to ₹9,633 crore. Brokerages have responded positively, with ICICI Securities projecting a target price of ₹2,800, indicating a 19% upside, while Motilal Oswal set a target of ₹2,650, reflecting a 13% potential increase. Elara Capital maintained its target price at ₹2,635, emphasizing HUL's focus on volume-led growth despite rising costs.