HUL Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 6% YoY, Revenue at ₹16,323 Crore

Market Performance

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) shares saw a positive reaction following the Q1 FY26 earnings announcement.

• Stock price climbed 3.6%
• Traded at ₹2,525.2 on NSE at 10:15 am on results day

Main News

In its Q1 FY26 results, HUL reported a 6% YoY increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹2,768 crore.

The growth was primarily supported by:

• Volume-led sales across key segments
• Lower tax expenses
• Steady performance in Home Care, Foods, and Beauty & Wellbeing divisions

However, profitability metrics showed some contraction due to ongoing business investments.

Company Details

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), one of India’s leading FMCG giants, delivered consistent performance despite margin pressures and input cost volatility.

The company also completed the integration of Uprising Science Pvt Ltd (USPL), the parent of skincare brand Minimalist, into its operations. The acquisition deal was valued at ₹2,706 crore and its financials were consolidated in this quarter.

Segment-Wise Performance Highlights

Home Care

• Underlying sales growth (USG): 4%
• Fabric Wash: Mid-single digit volume growth, led by Surf Excel
• Household Care: Double-digit volume growth

Beauty & Wellbeing

• USG: 7%
• Volume growth: Low single digits
• Hair Care: Mid-single digit growth
• Skin Care & Colour Cosmetics: Low single-digit growth

Personal Care

• Overall growth: 6%
• Premium soap bars and bodywash drove Skin Cleansing
• Oral Care: Mid-single digit growth, supported by Closeup

Foods & Refreshments

• USG: 5%
• Volume growth: Mid-single digits
• Tea & Coffee: Double-digit growth
• Ice Cream: High single-digit volume growth despite weather-related challenges
• Packaged Foods & Lifestyle Nutrition strengthened market presence

Revenue

• Total revenue: ₹16,323 crore
• Growth: 5% YoY
• Underlying Volume Growth (UVG): 4%
• Underlying Sales Growth (USG): 5%

EBITDA

• EBITDA: ₹3,718 crore
• YoY Change: Slightly down from ₹3,744 crore

EBITDA Margins

• EBITDA margin: 22.8%
• Contraction: 130 basis points YoY
• Reason: Continued investment in business expansion and innovation

Net Profits

• Reported Net Profit: ₹2,768 crore (↑6% YoY)
• Profit after Tax (before exceptional items): ₹2,526 crore (↓5% YoY)

Exceptional Items and Tax Impact

• One-off Tax Re-estimation: Resulted in 12% boost in reported PAT
• Exceptional Charges: ₹127 crore
  • Restructuring costs: ₹91 crore
  • Indemnification asset reversal: ₹34 crore

New Product Launches

HUL launched multiple new products this quarter and continued to build on its innovation-driven strategy. The company remains focused on strengthening its premium and health-focused product portfolio.

Summary of the Article

The HUL Q1 Results highlight stable revenue growth and strong performance across key product segments, despite margin pressures. Net profit rose 6% YoY to ₹2,768 crore, supported by volume growth and tax-related gains. The company continues to invest in innovation and brand building, with notable integration of USPL and launch of new products. While EBITDA margins contracted, HUL maintained robust market performance across Home Care, Personal Care, and Foods.