HUL Share Price, HUL Q3 Results 2026: Annual profit increased by 121% to Rs 6607 crore, revenue increased by 5% – Shares fell after the results – Market

• FMCG major Hindustan Unilever on Thursday said its consolidated net profit from continuing operations declined by 30% to Rs 2,118 crore in the third quarter of FY26.
• In the same quarter last year, the company had earned a profit of Rs 3,027 crore. However, HUL’s profit during this period stood at Rs 6,603 crore, which is 121% higher year-on-year (YoY).
• This was mainly due to the one-time impact of changes in its portfolio.
• EBITDA rose 2.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,788 crore in the three-month reporting quarter, compared to Rs 3,689 crore in the December quarter of FY2025. Margin declined by 67 bs to 23 percent in this quarter.
• EBITDA in the three-month reporting quarter increased 2.7 per cent on YoY basis to Rs 3,788 crore from Rs 3,689 crore in the December quarter of FY2025. Margin declined by 67 bs to 23 percent in this quarter.
• HUL’s total expenses in the December quarter increased by 6.37 percent to Rs 13,078 crore.
• HUL said it incurred a significant itemized loss of Rs 576 crore during the quarter due to the implementation of the new labor codes.

• Fabric Wash: Competitive, mid-single digit UVG. Liquid portfolio picked up pace, delivering double-digit growth.
• Household Care: Dishwash led to double-digit growth in UVG. Liquid portfolio maintained its double-digit growth.

• HUL’s Beauty and Wellbeing segment achieved revenue of Rs 3,930 crore and margin of 26 percent.
• Hair Care: Double-digit growth driven by volumes. This growth occurred on a large scale across all channels. The category continued to strengthen its leadership position.
• Skin Care and Color Cosmetics: Winter portfolio delivered double-digit growth this season. This was offset by weak performance in the non-winter portfolio. Channels of the Future continued to deliver competitive, strong double-digit growth.
• Health & Wellbeing: OZiva continued its strong performance with double-digit growth. Investments in on-trend innovation and groundbreaking social first demand generation are consistently delivering results.

• The personal care segment reported revenue of Rs 2,370 crore, while margins stood at 18 percent.
• Skin Cleansing: Price led by mid-single digit growth. Premiumization continued to be the main driver of growth, as premium skin cleansing bars recorded strong double-digit growth. Bodywash maintained its momentum and continued to strengthen its leadership position.
• Oral Care: Close-up led to double-digit growth. The growth was massive in both value and volume. Recently launched Closeup White Now is showing good results.
• Deodorants: Double-digit growth on small base. Rexona is the first global women-only partner for ICC Women’s Cricket, supporting female athletes at the global level.

• The foods business earned revenue of Rs 3,689 crore in the third quarter and margin was 21 percent.
• Beverages: Tea delivered mid-single digit UVG. Revenue recorded low-single digit growth, reflecting price cuts in a deflationary commodity environment. Coffee maintained its strong double-digit growth momentum driven by price and volume.
• Lifestyle Nutrition: UVG led high-single digit growth, albeit on a soft base. Boost delivered double-digit growth. Work focusing on consumption is showing promise.
• Packaged Foods: High-single digit growth led by strong performance in ketchups, mayonnaise, soups and Unilever Foods Solutions. Entered the chutney category under the Kisan master brand.

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