Hindustan Unilever reports 5% sales growth, 6% PAT increase in Q1 FY26; acquires Minimalist brand
The announcement includes the company's unaudited quarterly financial results, which are important for investors to assess performance. While sales and PAT showed growth, the decline in EBITDA margin and the fact that PAT growth was significantly driven by a tax re-estimation rather than core operational improvement suggests a mixed financial picture, leading to a medium impact. The acquisition of USPL is a notable strategic development.
Consolidated sales grew by 5% and Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 6% to ₹2,768 crores, significantly aided by a 12% boost from a tax provision re-estimation. However, consolidated EBITDA margin declined by 130 bps to 22.8%, and profit before exceptional items and tax also saw a decline, indicating mixed operational performance. The acquisition of Minimalist brand is a strategic positive.
* Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025. * Consolidated total sales grew by 5% to ₹16,323 crores for the quarter. * Consolidated Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was ₹3,718 crores, with EBITDA margin declining by 130 basis points to 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. * Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter increased by 6% to ₹2,768 crores. This growth was significantly boosted by a 12% favorable impact from the re-estimation of tax provisions related to prior years. * Standalone total sales grew by 4% to ₹15,747 crores. * Standalone EBITDA was ₹3,558 crores, with EBITDA margin declining by 120 basis points to 22.6%. * Standalone PAT for the quarter increased by 8% to ₹2,732 crores, favorably impacted by 13% due to the re-estimation of tax provisions. * The company completed the acquisition of 90.5% shareholding of Uprising Science Private Limited (USPL), which operates the ‘Minimalist’ brand in skin and hair care, on 21st April 2025 for a consideration of ₹2,706 crores. The consolidated results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 include USPL's results from 21st April 2025. * The Board of Directors approved these results in their meeting held on 31st July 2025.
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