Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) shares were trading marginally higher at ₹2,349.30, up 0.38% from the previous close, ahead of the company’s much-anticipated Q3FY25 results scheduled for January 22, 2025.
The FMCG giant, which owns popular brands like Dove, Vim, Surf Excel, and Horlicks, is expected to post flat earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, amid challenging market conditions. Analysts predict domestic volume growth of 1-2% driven by price hikes in products such as soaps and tea. However, factors like delayed winter, high commodity prices, and muted urban demand are likely to weigh on overall performance.
Key Expectations:
- PAT: Estimated to rise around 1.89% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹2,577.97 crore, compared to ₹2,530 crore a year ago. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, PAT might decline by 0.84%.
- Revenue: Predicted to increase by 0.75% YoY to ₹15,688.22 crore, compared to ₹15,570 crore in the corresponding period last year. Sequentially, revenue could see a decline of 1.5%.
HUL’s results will also serve as a key indicator of consumer demand trends and pricing dynamics in the FMCG sector.
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