Hindustan Unilever Q1: Net profit jumps 6%, revenue grows to ₹16,296 crore YoY

The company’s revenue from operation stood at ₹16,296 crore in Q1 FY26 in contrast to ₹15,497 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year, marking a growth of 5%.

On the operation level, HUL’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) marginally declined by 1% at ₹3,500 crore in the reporting quarter as against ₹3,534 crore in Q1 FY25.

The margin, however, contracted to 21.5% in Q1 FY26 in contrast to 22.8% YoY.

Following the earnings, HUL shares were trading 3.86% higher at ₹2,531.5 apiece on the National Stock Exchange at 10:46 am.

The FMCG firm reported a consolidated Underlying Sales Growth (USG) of 5% and an Underlying Volume Growth (UVG) of 4%.

On a standalone basis, HUL reported an Underlying Sales Growth of 4%, Underlying Volume Growth of 3% and a PAT growth of 8%.

Commenting on the earnings, HUL CEO and Managing Director said, “FMCG demand has continued to remain stable, with a gradual uptick in recency. Encouraged by favourable macro-economic indicators, we strategically stepped up our investments to effectively advance our portfolio transformation agenda in this quarter.”

Home care delivered 4% USG driven by high-single digit volume growth. The segment witnessed negative pricing as HUL maintained competitive price-value equation and continued to pass on commodity price benefits to consumers.

Fabric wash grew volumes in mid-single digit led by Surf Excel. Household care delivered double-digit volume growth driven by dishwash while the liquids portfolio in home care continued its double-digit growth momentum, the company said.

Beauty and wellbeing segment delivered 7% sales growth with a low-single digit volume growth. Its hair care delivered mid-single digit growth led by strong performance in future core and market makers portfolio.

HUL’s personal care grew 6%, driven by calibrated pricing actions taken due to commodity inflation.

Foods segment delivered 5% sales growth with a mid-single digit volume growth. Beverages (Tea and Coffee) grew in double-digit among which tea delivered high-single digit growth driven by price and volume. Meanwhile, coffee continued its strong double-digit growth trajectory, led by price.

“Going forward, I expect this gradual recovery to be sustained. I am confident that the ASPIRE strategy will further strengthen our presence in segments and channels of the future, powered by unmissably superior brands, heightened innovation intensity and digital media models, to deliver competitive volume-led growth and create long-term shareholder value,” Jawa further said.