Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported its standalone financial results for the second quarter (Q2 FY26), posting a net profit of Rs 2,690 crore, compared to Rs 2,612 crore in the same quarter last year, marking a modest year-on-year growth.
The company’s total income for the quarter stood at Rs 15,813 crore, almost flat compared to Rs 15,817 crore in the year-ago period. Meanwhile, EBITDA came in at Rs 3,536 crore, slightly below the street estimate of Rs 3,540 crore. However, EBITDA margin improved to 22.86%, surpassing the estimated 22.5%.
On the operational front, revenue from operations stood at Rs 15,418 crore, up marginally from Rs 15,319 crore last year. Cost of materials consumed rose to Rs 5,211 crore from Rs 4,598 crore, reflecting inflationary pressures, while advertising and promotion expenses increased to Rs 1,527 crore.
For the six months ended September 2025, HUL reported total income of Rs 31,991 crore and net profit of Rs 5,422 crore, compared to Rs 5,150 crore in the corresponding period last year.
The FMCG major continues to navigate a challenging consumption environment, balancing pricing and volume growth across product categories.
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