HUL Q1 Results: Profit dips 6 per cent to Rs 2,472 cr, misses estimates; volume growth at 2% dividend declared at Rs 19 per share

HUL Q1 Results: FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Wednesday reported a 6 per cent year-on-year decline in standalone net profit at Rs 2,472 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), missing Street expectations.

HUL’s revenue from operations grew marginally by 1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 15,679 crore from Rs 15,440 crore a year ago.

Volume growth

The company said its underlying volume growth came in at 2 per cent, driven largely by urban demand. However, rural recovery remained tepid.

Premium categories such as personal care and home care showed better traction, while food and refreshments saw a mixed trend.

EBITDA margin slips slightly

HUL’s EBITDA margin stood at 23.3 per cent, down 40 basis points YoY, impacted by higher advertising and promotional spends. Total EBITDA came in at Rs 3,652 crore, down 0.6 per cent from the year-ago quarter.

Management commentary

CEO and MD Rohit Jawa said, “We remain cautiously optimistic. Urban demand is holding strong, but rural remains a drag. We will continue investing in our brands to drive long-term growth.”

The company declared a dividend of Rs 19 per share, in line with expectations.