HUL's quarterly profit rises 4% to 2,685 crore, revenue marginally up
HUL's Quarterly Profit Rises: FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on Thursday released its results for the second quarter (July-September) of FY 2025-26. The company's net profit stood at ₹2,685 crore, an increase of approximately 3.6% from ₹2,591 crore in the same quarter last year. The increase in profit was primarily due to a one-time gain of ₹273 crore from the settlement of old tax disputes, which came from the settlement of cases between the tax authorities of India and the UK.
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Beauty and wellness segment saw a 5% sales increase
HUL's revenue increased by approximately 1.98% to ₹16,241 crore in the quarter, compared to ₹15,926 crore last year. The company's EBITDA stood at ₹3,729 crore, slightly lower than ₹3,793 crore last year. EBITDA margin declined by 90 basis points to 23.2%. The company's board of directors declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share, with a record date of November 7, 2025.
FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Limited
The company stated that the quarter's results were impacted by GST changes and a prolonged monsoon. However, HUL believes that the government's new GST reforms will help boost consumption and improve purchasing power in the long run.
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HUL CEO and MD Priya Nair stated that this quarter was slightly slower due to the impact of GST changes, but things will return to normal by the beginning of November. Once prices stabilize, the market will gradually recover. Profit levels will remain near current levels, allowing continued business investment.
Business Segment Performance
The Beauty and Wellbeing segment saw a 5% sales increase. Skin care and health products performed well, while the hair care segment maintained its market leadership. Sales in the Personal Care segment remained roughly stable. Skin cleansing performed well, driven by double-digit growth in premium soaps, while body washes gained strength.
Once prices stabilize, the market will gradually recover
Oral care experienced a slight decline, although Close-Up recorded a slight increase. The Foods segment saw a 3% sales increase. Both tea and coffee saw double-digit growth, particularly in tea, with a good balance between price and volume. Lifestyle Nutrition also showed initial positive signs of volume growth. However, the GST changes impacted packaged foods, leading to a slight slowdown in overall sales. Overall, HUL has maintained a stable performance despite a challenging quarter and expects market improvement.
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