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HUL shares drop over 4% despite Q4 topping Street estimates; profit jumps 21% YoY to Rs 2,464 crore
Hindustan Unilever shares fell up to 4.4% despite a strong Q4, with net profit rising 21.4% YoY to Rs 2,992 crore. Revenue grew 7.6% to Rs 16,351 crore, while EBITDA rose 3.2% to Rs 3,877 crore, improving margins to 23.7%. Home Care led segmental growth, delivering its best performance in 11 quarters, driven by strong Fabric Wash demand.
Stocks to watch: Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finance, L&T among 10 shares in focus today - Mint
Stocks to watch: Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finance, L&T among 10 shares in focus todayMint
Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Revenue Seen Rising On Higher Volumes, Margin Seen Range-Bound
HUL Q4 profit is seen rising faster than revenue, suggesting operating leverage remains supportive even as margin gains appear limited.
AWL Agri Business flags 20% rise in oil-linked costs amid Middle East conflict
AWL Agri Business is experiencing a 20% rise in input costs. This surge is linked to the Middle East conflict impacting fuel, chemicals, and packaging. Other companies like Bisleri and Hindustan Unilever are also raising prices. AWL is adjusting its prices to manage these costs. The company is focused on expanding distribution and online sales to boost volume growth.
HUL stock in 2026: Can FMCG’s biggest name deliver the next leg of growth?
FMCG stocks are back in favour as investors rotate from IT and bet on demand stability. With the Nifty FMCG index up 11% in April alone, attention turns to Hindustan Unilever—where volume growth, margins, and rural demand will decide whether the rally has more room to run.
HUL Q4 Preview: Volume recovery or margin illusion? Here's what the consumer giant may show in earnings
Hindustan Unilever is set to report its March quarter results. Growth is anticipated from increased sales volumes. The demerger of its ice cream business will impact headline figures. Analysts expect steady revenue growth. Margins will be a key focus, with underlying pressures potentially masked by the business carve-out. Investors await insights on rural demand and input costs.
FMCG stocks led by Nestle India surge up to 10% in two sessions on hopes of a strong Q4
Just as HCLTech's results have taken its fellow IT stocks lower, Nestle India's results have propelled its FMCG peers higher over the last two sessions. Shares of Hindustan Unilever are up 6.5% over Tuesday and today, while those of Tata Consumer, Dabur, Godrej Consumer have also gained between 4% to 5.5% during the same time period.
Why market fell today? Sensex slumps 760 points, Nifty below 24,400 despite ceasefire extension. 7 key reasons
Indian markets turned negative on Wednesday as investor caution persisted despite a ceasefire deadline extension by Donald Trump. IT stocks led the decline after weak earnings from HCL Technologies, dragging peers like Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tech Mahindra lower. However, defensive names such as Hindustan Unilever and NTPC posted gains.
Iran war: HUL hikes prices of Dove, Pears, Surf, Red Label
Hindustan Unilever Limited has increased prices for its soap products. This move is a response to escalating costs of raw materials and packaging. The price hikes, ranging from Re 1 to Rs 20, are being passed on to consumers. This development could potentially delay a much-needed revival in consumer demand. FMCG companies were hoping for a boost from GST cuts.
8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Hindustan Unilever to focus on regaining market share: Global CEO Fernando Fernandez
Unilever's leader, Fernando Fernandez, has placed his trust in Priya Nair, the head of India operations, as she embarks on a transformative journey to innovate the company’s offerings. Recognizing the challenges posed by rivals, the company is committed to regaining its competitive edge in India.