The growth in revenue was primarily driven by the company’s home care segment, which delivered 14 per cent underlying sales growth (USG), led by high-single digit UVG
Hindustan Unilever or HUL has reported a 2.22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The net profit dipped to Rs 2,680 crore from Rs 2,741 crore. The decline was due to a one-off tax credit in the June 2025 quarter.
The financial results of the company revealed that the company’s total sales rose 10 per cent YoY to Rs 17,184 crore during the quarter. Total income also surged to Rs 17,529 crore from Rs 15,958 crore during the same period. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin was at 23 per cent and remained within the guided range while navigating a volatile operating environment. Ebitda stood at Rs 3,947 crore, marking an uptick of 8 per cent YoY.
The growth in revenue was primarily driven by the company’s home care segment, which delivered 14 per cent underlying sales growth (USG), led by high-single digit UVG. The company said that disciplined market development and consumer-centric innovations enabled its highest growth in three years and strengthened market leadership, while maintaining volume resilience.
Fabric wash accelerated its performance, delivering double-digit USG, driven by high-single digit UVG. Bars and powders sustained their step-up, while liquids further accelerated its double-digit growth trajectory. Household care delivered double-digit USG and UVG. Vim Liquids continued to scale, with focused initiatives boosting penetration and delivering strong double-digit growth.
“Despite global geopolitical volatility, the Indian economy demonstrated resilience, supported by proactive fiscal and monetary policy measures. The underlying demand environment remained stable during the quarter. Against this backdrop, HUL delivered turnover of Rs 17,184 crores and 10 per cent USG, driven equally by volume and price. This marks our highest growth in thirteen quarters,” stated Priya Nair, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, HUL.
Growth Across Categories
Beauty and wellbeing recorded 12 per cent USG, driven by high-single digit UVG. Hair care achieved double-digit USG driven by premium hair care including future-formats, while the category continued to strengthen market leadership. Skin care and colour cosmetics delivered high-single digit USG, led by double-digit growth in premium skin care.
Minimalist delivered double-digit growth with sequential acceleration in momentum. During the quarter, Liquid I.V. introduced a sugar-free variant and Vaseline rolled out a Gluta Hya smoothening body lotion to address evolving consumer needs.
The company noted that personal care reported 4 per cent USG led by pricing, as palm oil inflation persisted for the second consecutive year. Skin cleansing posted mid-single digit USG, led by premium bars delivering competitive double-digit, volume-led growth. Bodywash continued its double-digit growth momentum while improving market leadership. Oral Care reported mid-single digit growth, with premium innovations in Closeup White Now, Pepsodent Gum Care and Sensitive Care continuing to gain traction.
The company’s Foods business delivered 7 per cent USG, driven by mid-single digit UVG. Premium Tea reported low-single digit UVG. Coffee delivered double-digit, volume-led growth, with RTD and Bru Gold continuing to scale up. Lifestyle nutrition continued its double-digit growth momentum. Boost surpassed Rs 1,000 crore annual turnover milestone, while Horlicks Superfoods and RTD continued to see encouraging traction.
