Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported a year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY27, supported by strong sales growth across its home care, beauty and wellbeing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FMCG major’s consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders rose 3.9% to \u20b92,790 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with \u20b92,685 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Revenue from operations increased 14.5% to \u20b918,226 crore from \u20b915,919 crore a year earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company recorded underlying sales growth of 15%, its highest in 14 quarters, while underlying volume growth stood at 7%. HUL also declared an interim dividend of \u20b919 per equity share for FY27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HUL’s revenue from operations increased 14.5% year-on-year, while net profit grew by approximately 3.9%. This difference indicates that profit growth was more moderate than revenue growth during the quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company reported an EBITDA margin of 22.6%, which remained within its guided range. Underlying sales growth of 15% and volume growth of 7% reflected stronger sales momentum during the September quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HUL’s results also need to be viewed against the previous year’s comparative base, which included a one-off tax-related gain of \u20b9273 crore within exceptional items. This affected the year-on-year comparison of reported profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HUL’s home care business recorded underlying sales growth of 22%, supported by double-digit underlying volume growth and broad-based performance across product formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company attributed the performance to focused market development, calibrated pricing actions and improved product penetration. Premiumisation initiatives in the detergent category also supported growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Home care remains an important contributor to HUL’s portfolio, with products across fabric wash and household cleaning categories serving a wide range of consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The beauty and wellbeing segment recorded underlying sales growth of 16%, with premium skin care and hair care products continuing to perform well. The segment also delivered double-digit underlying volume growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Personal care recorded underlying sales growth of 9%. This category includes products across skin cleansing, body care and related personal care offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The performance indicates continued demand across HUL’s beauty and personal care portfolio, although individual category growth rates varied during the quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HUL’s foods business reported underlying sales growth of 9% during Q2 FY27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company’s foods portfolio forms part of its broader consumer goods operations, alongside home care, beauty and wellbeing, and personal care. Continued growth in this segment will depend on consumer demand, product mix, distribution and competition across food categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alongside its quarterly results, HUL declared an interim dividend of \u20b919 per equity share with a face value of \u20b91 for FY27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company fixed November 12, 2026, as the record date for determining eligible shareholders. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on November 25, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shareholders should refer to the company’s official dividend announcement for the applicable eligibility and payment details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HUL’s management highlighted the strength of consumer demand and the company’s focus on building brands, strengthening distribution and delivering volume-led growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company expects FY27 to outperform FY26, while noting that commodity inflation could continue to put pressure on margins in the near term. Managing input costs, maintaining competitive pricing and sustaining volume growth will remain important for its financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coming quarters will provide further insight into whether HUL can sustain its sales momentum while managing cost pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hindustan Unilever reported a 14.5% increase in revenue from operations to \u20b918,226 crore in Q2 FY27, while consolidated net profit rose approximately 3.9% to \u20b92,790 crore. Underlying sales growth reached 15%, the highest in 14 quarters, and underlying volume growth stood at 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Home care led category growth with a 22% increase in underlying sales, followed by beauty and wellbeing at 16%. The company also declared an interim dividend of \u20b919 per share. Going forward, sales volumes, commodity costs, pricing actions and operating margins will be key factors to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n