HUL Q1 FY27: Revenue Rises 10%, Net Profit Declines 2-3% on Tax Credit Impact
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 2-3% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to around Rs 2,673-2,680 crore for Q1 FY27, attributed mainly to a one-off tax credit in the previous year. Revenue rose about 10% to approximately Rs 17,184-17,341 crore, driven equally by volume and price growth. EBITDA increased 8% to nearly Rs 3,947 crore, with margins narrowing slightly to 23%. CEO Priya Nair highlighted stable demand amid geopolitical and inflationary challenges, marking HUL's highest growth in 13 quarters.
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economictimes broke this story on 28 Jul, 04:56 am. Other outlets followed.