Hindustan Unilever (HUL) Q2 FY26 Earnings Results Out: Net Profit Rises 4%, Revenue Remains Flat

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), India’s FMCG leader, reported a modest 4% rise in consolidated net profit for Q2 FY26, supported by a one-off tax gain. However, its overall revenue remained mostly flat due to transitional effects from recent GST reforms and prolonged monsoon conditions.

Net Profit and Tax Benefit Boost Fiscal Q2

For the quarter ended September 2025, HUL posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,694 crore, climbing 4% year-on-year due to a one-time positive tax impact of ₹184 crore. This gain stemmed from the settlement of legacy tax issues between the Indian and UK tax authorities.

Details of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) Q2 FY26 Earnings Results 

The company’s revenue from operations reached ₹16,061 crore, a 2% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Although underlying sales growth (USG) stood at 2%, the underlying volume growth (UVG) remained flat, reflecting subdued consumer off-take amid GST rate transitions and widespread monsoon disruptions. EBITDA margin contracted by 90 basis points to 23.2% due to elevated business investments.

Dividend and Strategic Focus Going Forward

The Board has declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Management attributes the quarter’s performance to competitive resilience, with future focus on enhancing portfolio mix, sharpening consumer segmentation and strengthening digital brand connect.

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HUL Share Price Performance

On October 23, 2025, Hindustan Unilever share price opened at ₹2,601.00 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹2,591.70. During the day, it surged to ₹2,667.20 and dipped to ₹2,598.00. The stock is trading at ₹2,626.30 as of 11:57 AM. The stock registered a gain of 1.34%.

Over the past week, it has moved up by 2.53%, over the past month, it has moved up by 4.13%, and over the past 3 months, it has moved up by 7.18%.

Conclusion

HUL’s Q2 FY26 results underscored stable financial footing supported by a one-off tax gain, while operational challenges restrained volume growth. The company appears committed to long-term growth through strategic portfolio adaptation despite near-term disruptions.

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