Hindustan Unilever Q2 FY27 Results: Revenue at ₹18,071 Crore, PAT at ₹2,796 Crore

Key Takeaways

Hindustan Unilever reported turnover of ₹18,071 crore in the September 2026 quarter, with underlying sales growth of 15% and underlying volume growth of 7%.

EBITDA increased 8% year-on-year to ₹4,089 crore, while reported profit after tax remained broadly flat at ₹2,796 crore.

The company's board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share for FY27, with Home Care recording the highest underlying sales growth among its business segments.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported consolidated turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, supported by 15% underlying sales growth and 7% underlying volume growth.

The fast-moving consumer goods company announced its Q2 FY27 financial performance on October 28, 2026. Underlying sales growth was the highest recorded by HUL in the past 14 quarters.

Reported profit after tax stood at ₹2,796 crore, broadly unchanged from the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Profit after tax before exceptional items, however, increased 9% year-on-year. HUL explained that the previous year's comparable quarter included a one-off tax-related gain of ₹273 crore, which affected the reported profit comparison.

HUL Q2 FY27 Financial Performance

EBITDA margin stood at 22.6%, within the company's guided range, although it was 140 basis points lower than a year earlier.

The company's underlying volume growth measure includes the impact of changes in the mix of products sold. Underlying sales growth excludes turnover changes arising from acquisitions and disposals.

Home Care and Beauty Businesses Record Double-Digit Growth

Home Care delivered underlying sales growth of 22%, supported by double-digit underlying volume growth.

Both Fabric Wash and Household Care recorded double-digit growth. HUL also reported continued expansion in liquid detergent formats, supported by brands including Surf excel and Rin.

Beauty & Wellbeing recorded 16% underlying sales growth, with double-digit underlying volume growth. Premium Hair Care and Skin Care contributed to the segment's performance.

During the quarter, HUL expanded its Simple skincare range, introduced Dove body serum lotions and extended the Minimalist portfolio across skincare and haircare products.

Personal Care registered 9% underlying sales growth. Skin Cleansing grew at a double-digit rate, supported by products under Pears and Dove, while Oral Care recorded low-single-digit growth.

The Foods business also reported 9% underlying sales growth. Lifestyle Nutrition and Packaged Foods posted double-digit growth, while coffee recorded high-single-digit growth.

HUL introduced Horlicks protein powder during the quarter and expanded its packaged food offerings.

HUL Announces ₹19 Interim Dividend

Alongside its quarterly results, Hindustan Unilever's board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.

The dividend announcement formed part of the company's October 28 results disclosure.

For the first six months of FY27, HUL reported turnover of ₹35,255 crore. Underlying sales growth stood at 12%, while underlying volume growth reached 6%.

First-half EBITDA and profit after tax before exceptional items each grew 8% and 9%, respectively, compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

CEO and Managing Director Priya Nair attributed the quarterly performance to the company's focus on brand development and its distribution network.

The results show a difference between reported profit growth and underlying operating performance. Although reported quarterly PAT was broadly flat, underlying sales, volumes and profit before exceptional items increased from the year-earlier period.

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