(₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
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Total Income | 16715.00 | 15441.00 | 15964.00 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Total Expenses | 13284.00 | 12100.00 | 12385.00 | 9.8% | 7.3% |
Profit Before Tax | 3304.00 | 3419.00 | 3531.00 | -3.4% | -6.4% |
Tax | 535.00 | 858.00 | 917.00 | -37.6% | -41.7% |
Profit After Tax | 2768.00 | 2561.00 | 2612.00 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
Earnings Per Share | 11.70 | 10.90 | 11.10 | 7.3% | 5.4% |
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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is a prominent consumer goods company in India, known for its diverse portfolio of products in segments such as food and beverages, personal care, and home care. The company primarily operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. HUL is a subsidiary of the British-Dutch company Unilever, which holds a significant stake in it. The company has a strong presence in the Indian market with a wide range of well-recognized brands, including Dove, Surf Excel, Lifebuoy, and Lipton, among others. Recent developments in the company may include strategic initiatives to expand its product lines or enhance its digital presence, though specific recent moves are not detailed in the provided data.
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Hindustan Unilever reported a total income of ₹16,715 crores. This represents an increase of 8.3% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹15,441 crores. On a year-over-year basis, there was a 4.7% increase from ₹15,964 crores in Q1FY25. The growth in revenue could be attributed to various factors such as increased consumer demand, expansion of distribution channels, or introduction of new products, although specific drivers are not detailed in the data provided.
In terms of profitability, Hindustan Unilever's profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹2,768 crores, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous quarter's PAT of ₹2,561 crores. Year-over-year, the PAT increased by 6.0% from ₹2,612 crores in Q1FY25. The profit before tax (PBT) in Q1FY26 was ₹3,304 crores, which is a decline of 3.4% from Q4FY25 and a 6.4% decline from Q1FY25. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹535 crores, which decreased significantly by 37.6% quarter-over-quarter and 41.7% year-over-year, contributing to the increase in net profitability.
The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 stood at ₹11.70, an increase of 7.3% from the previous quarter's ₹10.90 and a 5.4% increase from ₹11.10 in Q1FY25. The total expenses for the quarter amounted to ₹13,284 crores, which is a 9.8% increase from Q4FY25's expenses of ₹12,100 crores and a 7.3% increase from ₹12,385 crores in Q1FY25. These metrics highlight the changes in the company's operational costs and earnings efficiency over the specified periods. The information provided does not include data on key financial ratios such as the P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio, which are vital for a comprehensive analysis of operating efficiency and financial health.
Hindustan Unilever announced its Q1 FY 2025-26 results on 31 July, 2025.
Hindustan Unilever quarterly results refer to the company’s financial performance over a three-month period, including key metrics like revenue, net profit, earnings per share (EPS), and margin performance.
Key highlights of Hindustan Unilever Q1 FY 2025-26 results include:
Hindustan Unilever reported a net profit of ₹2768.00 crore in Q1 FY 2025-26, reflecting a 6.0% year-over-year growth.
Hindustan Unilever posted a revenue of ₹16715.00 crore in Q1 FY 2025-26.