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As of 2026-08-25
Hindustan Unilever's stock price has experienced a decline over the past few years, with a 1-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -20%, a 3-year CAGR of -6%, and a 5-year CAGR of -4%. However, over a 10-year period, the stock price CAGR has been 9%.
Hindustan Unilever has shown growth in its profits. Compounded Profit Growth over 10 years is 14%, over 3 years is 14%, and over 5 years is 13%. The Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Compounded Profit Growth is 4%. Return on Equity over the last year was 31%, with a 3-year average of 24% and a 5-year average of 22%.
For the quarter ending June 30, 2026, Hindustan Unilever's key financial ratios include an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of ₹11.38, a Net Profit Margin of 15.41%, an Interest Coverage ratio of 49.43, an EBIT Margin of 21.38%, and an EBITDA Margin of 23.41%. The Price to Earnings ratio was 34.16, and TTM EPS was 63.66.
Hindustan Unilever's borrowings have increased significantly in recent years. From being 0 in March 2020 and March 2021, borrowings stood at ₹1043 crore in March 2022, ₹1219 crore in March 2023, ₹1484 crore in March 2024, and are projected to reach ₹1648 crore by March 2025, before decreasing to ₹1478 crore by March 2026.
Recent technical anomalies include an upward gap on July 29, 2026, an unusually active downward session on July 28, 2026, a wider than usual price range on July 24, 2026, and an unusual downward price movement on July 8, 2026. There was also high trading volume with no clear directional price move on July 31, 2026.
The current daily trend for Hindustan Unilever is described as a strong downtrend, with the price below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA), and a bearish supertrend indicator. The weekly trend is a weak downtrend. The stock is exhibiting elevated risk, primarily driven by a price that remains materially below a previous peak, with a current drawdown of -24.61%.
Recent drawdown or price variability is high enough to warrant closer monitoring.
Primary driver: Price remains materially below a previous peak
Trading volume was unusually high, but the closing price did not show a clear directional move.
This indicates increased participation without a clear directional signal.
The session opened materially above the previous close, indicating a sharp repricing at the open.
The move may reflect new information; subsequent price follow-through is worth monitoring.
Trading activity was substantially higher than usual and the price closed lower.
This may reflect stronger-than-usual market participation; follow-through and relevant company or market news merit review.
The session traded across a materially wider price range than usual.
Larger price swings can increase short-term uncertainty, especially if they continue.
Latest complete financial results for Q1 FY2027 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q1 FY2026-27(Latest) | Q4 FY2025-26 | Q3 FY2025-26 | Q2 FY2025-26 | Q1 FY2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | PEAK₹17,341 crore | ₹16,351 crore | ₹16,441 crore | ₹16,241 crore | ₹16,514 crore |
| Profit Loss For Period | ₹2,680 crore | ₹2,994 crore | PEAK₹6,603 crore | ₹2,694 crore | ₹2,768 crore |
| Exceptional Items Before Tax | -₹75 crore | PEAK₹247 crore | -₹576 crore | ₹184 crore | -₹127 crore |
| Finance Costs | ₹75 crore | ₹76 crore | ₹88 crore | PEAK₹129 crore | ₹127 crore |
| Tax Expense | PEAK₹952 crore | ₹922 crore | ₹801 crore | ₹876 crore | ₹535 crore |
| Segment Revenue From Operations | PEAK₹17,341 crore | ₹16,351 crore | ₹16,619 crore | ₹16,241 crore | ₹16,514 crore |
Hindustan Unilever reported a 5% increase in revenue from operations for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, reaching ₹17,341 crore. Net profit declined by 3% to ₹2,680 crore, primarily because tax expense surged 78%. Profit before tax, exceptional items, and finance costs grew at a similar pace to revenue, indicating that underlying profitability was broadly stable. Finance costs also continued their downward trend.
Revenue had remained in a narrow range of ₹16,241 crore to ₹16,514 crore over the previous four quarters. In the June quarter, it rose to ₹17,341 crore, marking a 5% year-on-year increase and a 6% sequential increase from the prior quarter. This movement breaks the previous pattern of flat sales.
Net profit fell from ₹2,768 crore to ₹2,680 crore year-on-year. Profit before tax actually increased from ₹3,304 crore to ₹3,632 crore, a rise of 10%. However, tax expense jumped from ₹535 crore to ₹952 crore, an increase of 78%. The effective tax rate rose from approximately 16% to 26%. This larger tax charge more than offset the growth in pre-tax profit, resulting in a lower net profit.
Profit before tax, exceptional items, and finance costs provides a view of the core business performance before financing and one-time items. This measure increased from ₹3,558 crore in the same quarter last year to ₹3,782 crore this quarter, a growth of 6%. This pace closely matches the 5% revenue growth, indicating that underlying profitability relative to sales remained stable.
Exceptional items recorded a net loss of ₹75 crore this quarter, compared to a loss of ₹127 crore a year earlier. Sequentially, the swing was significant: the previous quarter reported a net exceptional gain of ₹247 crore, while this quarter recorded a loss, a negative swing of ₹322 crore that drove the sequential decline in net profit. Finance costs continued to decline, falling from ₹127 crore a year ago to ₹75 crore this quarter, a 41% reduction. This follows a consistent downward trend over the past year, from ₹129 crore in the second quarter to ₹76 crore in the fourth quarter.
In the current quarter, cost of materials consumed was ₹5,429 crore and purchases of stock in trade were ₹3,321 crore, together accounting for roughly 50% of revenue. Employee benefit expense was ₹769 crore (4.4% of revenue) and depreciation was ₹353 crore (2.0% of revenue). These four categories total ₹9,872 crore, representing 57% of total revenue.
Revenue grew 5% year-on-year to ₹17,341 crore, ending a stretch of flat sales. Underlying profitability before tax, exceptional items, and finance costs grew at a similar rate, showing stable core performance. Net profit declined by 3% because tax expense surged 78%, absorbing the gains from pre-tax profit growth. The quarter highlights a clear divergence between top-line expansion and bottom-line results, with the tax charge as the primary driver of the net profit decline. Finance costs continued to trend lower, offering a partial offset.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Hindustan Unilever.
Hindustan Unilever Limited reopened a special window on August 21, 2026, for the re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests that were previously rejected or returned due to deficiencies. This facility applies specifically to deeds executed before April 1, 2019, and remains open until February 4, 2027. Successful transfers processed during this period will be issued in dematerialized form subject to a one-year lock-in period, with all documentation handled by RTA KFin Technologies Limited.
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Hindustan Unilever Limited will participate in the Motilal Oswal 22nd Annual Global Investor Conference on 17th August 2026, in physical mode, as disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations.
Hindustan Unilever Limited announced a conference call scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Mumbai as part of the Motilal Oswal 22nd Annual Global Investor Conference. The event will feature group and one-on-one meetings with multiple investors in an in-person format. Mr. Yogesh Mulgaonkar, Head of Investor Relations and Head of Finance, Personal Care, is designated as the contact person for the engagement.
Hindustan Unilever Limited reported a turnover of INR 17,184 crores for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with an Underlying Sales Growth (USG) of 10%, driven equally by volume and price. This marks the company's highest growth in 13 quarters. The company's Home Care segment achieved 14% USG, its strongest performance in three years, while Beauty & Wellbeing delivered 12% USG. The company expects FY'27 to be better than FY'26, maintaining a disciplined approach to manage commodity and currency volatility.
Hindustan Unilever Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 31, 2026. The results were published in Business Standard and Sakal newspapers and are available on the company's website. The Board of Directors took the limited reviewed financial results on record at their meeting held on July 28, 2026, with the statutory auditors expressing an unmodified conclusion.
Hindustan Unilever Limited has made available an audio/video recording of its earnings conference call for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on its website. This follows a previous letter dated July 22, 2026, and complies with SEBI regulations.
Hindustan Unilever Limited's Board of Directors approved the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 28, 2026. The company reported a 10% Underlying Sales Growth (USG) and a turnover of ₹17,184 crores for the quarter. Profit After Tax before exceptional items grew 9% year-on-year to ₹2,731 crores, while reported Profit After Tax was ₹2,680 crores, a 2% decline due to a one-off tax credit in the prior year quarter.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will host its Capital Markets Day 2026 for Institutional Investors & Financial Analysts on September 4, 2026. Presentations from the event will be submitted to stock exchanges and posted on the company's website.
Hindustan Unilever Limited reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 28, 2026. The company achieved its highest growth in 13 quarters with a turnover of ₹17,184 crores and a 10% Underlying Sales Growth (USG). EBITDA was ₹3,947 crores, an 8% year-on-year increase, and Profit After Tax before exceptional items grew 9% year-on-year to ₹2,731 crores. Key business segments showed strong performance, with Home Care delivering 14% USG, Beauty & Wellbeing at 12% USG, and Foods at 7% USG, while Personal Care reported 4% USG.
Hindustan Unilever Limited has disclosed an audio recording of a call held on July 28, 2026, at 17:00:00. The recording was uploaded to the company's website on July 28, 2026, at 20:15:00, following prior intimation of the earnings call to the exchange on July 22, 2026.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will host its "HUL Capital Markets Day 2026" on September 4, 2026, starting at 09:00 AM IST. The virtual event will be accessible via a weblink provided on the company's investor relations page. Mr. Yogesh Mulgaonkar, Head of Investor Relations, is the contact person for this institutional investor meet.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will hold an Earnings Conference Call for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 28, 2026, at 16:00 IST. The virtual meeting's agenda is to discuss the Q1 results. Mr. Yogesh Mulgaonkar, Head of Investor Relations and Head of Finance, Personal Care, is the contact person.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will hold an earnings conference call for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 28, 2026, following a Board Meeting. The timing and dial-in details are available on the company's investor relations website.
Hindustan Unilever Limited received a certificate from its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The certificate confirms compliance with SEBI regulations regarding the dematerialization of shares, including the cancellation of physical certificates and updating of records to reflect the depository as the registered owner.
Hindustan Unilever Limited received a certificate from its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The certificate confirms compliance with SEBI regulations regarding the dematerialization of shares, including the cancellation of physical certificates and updating of records to reflect the depository as the registered owner.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will hold a Board of Directors meeting on July 28, 2026, to consider the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This notice was published in Business Standard and Navshakti on July 14, 2026.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will hold a Board of Directors meeting on July 28, 2026, to consider the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This notice was published in Business Standard and Navshakti on July 14, 2026.
Hindustan Unilever Limited will hold a board meeting on July 28, 2026, to consider its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 2026. The trading window for the company's securities will be closed from June 15, 2026, to July 30, 2026.
Nitin Paranjpe, Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited, delivered a speech at the 93rd Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2026, focusing on 'Resilience to Reinvention'. The speech highlighted India's strong long-term economic fundamentals, including its young population, digital penetration, and proactive policy environment, despite near-term global headwinds. Paranjpe detailed five key areas for building business resilience: embedding AI across the enterprise, leveraging science-led innovation in materials and formulations, building flexible supply chains, understanding the evolving consumer, and integrating sustainability as a competitive advantage. He cited specific HUL initiatives like the AI-powered Sangam platform, Stratos skincare technology, Project Nakshatra for supply chain transformation, and the company's commitment to renewable energy and water stewardship.
Hindustan Unilever Limited's 93rd Annual General Meeting, held on June 30, 2026, saw all seven resolutions passed by shareholders. These resolutions included the adoption of financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, confirmation of interim and declaration of final dividends, and the re-appointment of directors Mr. Nitin Paranjpe, Mr. Niranjan Gupta, Mr. B.P. Biddappa, and Ms. Ashu Suyash. Additionally, the ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, was approved.
Hindustan Unilever Limited held its 93rd Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2026, via video conference. The meeting addressed the adoption of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, confirmation of interim dividend and declaration of final dividend, and re-appointments of directors Nitin Paranjpe, Niranjan Gupta, B.P. Biddappa, and Ashu Suyash. Remuneration for Cost Auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, was also ratified. Voting results and the scrutinizer's report will be submitted in due course.
Hindustan Unilever Limited held its 93rd Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2026, via video conference. The meeting addressed the adoption of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, confirmation of interim dividend and declaration of final dividend, and re-appointments of directors Nitin Paranjpe, Niranjan Gupta, B.P. Biddappa, and Ashu Suyash. Remuneration for Cost Auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, was also ratified. Voting results and the scrutinizer's report will be submitted in due course.
Nitin Paranjpe, Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited, delivered a speech at the 93rd Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2026, focusing on 'Resilience to Reinvention'. The speech highlighted India's strong long-term economic fundamentals, including its young population, digital penetration, and proactive policy environment, despite near-term global headwinds. Paranjpe detailed five key areas for building business resilience: embedding AI across the enterprise, leveraging science-led innovation in materials and formulations, building flexible supply chains, understanding the evolving consumer, and integrating sustainability as a competitive advantage. He cited specific HUL initiatives like the AI-powered Sangam platform, Stratos skincare technology, Project Nakshatra for supply chain transformation, and the company's commitment to renewable energy and water stewardship.
Hindustan Unilever Limited's 93rd Annual General Meeting, held on June 30, 2026, saw all resolutions passed by shareholders. These included the adoption of financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, confirmation of interim and declaration of final dividends, re-appointment of directors Mr. Nitin Paranjpe, Mr. Niranjan Gupta, Mr. B.P. Biddappa, and Ms. Ashu Suyash, and ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.
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Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Hindustan Unilever
Strategic Vision: Develops, manufactures, and distributes consumer goods across India.
Category: Consumer Goods
This division includes laundry and other home cleaning products.
Key Products & Services: Active Wheel • Surf Excel Matic
Category: Consumer Goods
This division encompasses beauty products, skincare, and personal hygiene items.
Key Products & Services: Lifebuoy • Pond’s • Dove • Lakmé
Category: Consumer Goods
This division includes a range of food and beverage products.
Core Thesis: HUL employs a strategic brand-tiering model, integrating global R&D with local adaptation to cater to diverse consumer segments and drive premiumization.
• Brand Tiering: HUL utilizes a mass-market foundation with entry-level brands for broad penetration and a premiumisation strategy to encourage migration to higher-margin products. • R&D Integration: Global research centers provide scientific formulations, while local development teams adapt them to regional preferences and conditions. • Distribution Network: A multi-tiered physical and digital distribution network, including Project Shakti for rural reach and the Shikhar eB2B platform for general trade digitization, ensures market penetration.
• Extensive physical and digital distribution network reaching urban and rural markets.
• Strategic brand portfolio balancing mass-market penetration with premiumization.
• Adaptation of global R&D to local consumer preferences and environmental conditions.
• Micro-entrepreneurship model for rural distribution (Project Shakti).