Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25, with revenue rising by 1.9% year-on-year (YoY) and profit after tax (PAT) declining by 3.9% YoY.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Revenue: ₹15,319 crore, up from ₹15,027 crore in Q2 FY24, reflecting a 1.9% increase.
- PAT: Profit after tax stood at ₹2,612 crore, down from ₹2,717 crore in the same quarter last year, showing a 3.9% decline.
- EBITDA: The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew slightly to ₹3,458 crore from ₹3,445 crore, a 0.4% increase.
- EBITDA Margin: EBITDA margin for the quarter was reported at 22.6%, a decrease of 35 basis points (bps) compared to 22.9% in Q2 FY24.
Dividend Declaration:
HUL declared a total interim dividend of ₹29 per equity share, providing significant returns to its shareholders for the financial year ending 31st March 2025.
Despite a decline in profit, HUL continues to demonstrate steady revenue growth and maintains its strong presence in the FMCG sector.
