HUL Q2 FY27: Turnover ₹18,071 Cr, Sales Growth 15%, PAT ₹2,795 Cr, Interim Dividend ₹19
Hindustan Unilever Limited reported Q2 FY27 Turnover of ₹18,071 Cr with 15% Underlying Sales Growth and 7% Underlying Volume Growth. PAT before exceptional items stood at ₹2,795 Cr. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share. HUL also launched 'Winning In New India' strategy and new products like Horlicks Protein Powder.
The announcement details significant financial performance metrics, including strong sales growth and profitability, along with strategic initiatives and a forward-looking outlook. The declaration of an interim dividend also has a direct financial impact on shareholders.
The company reported strong top-line growth, robust volume growth, and healthy profit growth, exceeding expectations and marking the highest sales growth in 14 quarters. The announcement of an interim dividend and a clear growth strategy further contributes to positive sentiment.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a Turnover of ₹18,071 crores for the September quarter, marking a 15% Underlying Sales Growth (USG), the highest in 14 quarters. Underlying Volume Growth (UVG) remained strong at 7%.
Performance was broad-based across segments. Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing delivered strong double-digit USG, while Personal Care and Foods saw a sequential step-up with 9% USG each. Profit After Tax before exceptional items grew by 9% to ₹2,795 crores.
For the first half of the fiscal year, Turnover reached ₹35,255 crores with 12% USG and 6% UVG. PAT before exceptional items also grew by 9%.
The Board approved an interim dividend of ₹19 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.
HUL unveiled its 'Winning In New India' strategy, focusing on capturing growth opportunities across four pools: consumption, premiumisation, market making, and new spaces. The company highlighted investments in brand desirability, a future-fit go-to-market approach, and leveraging AI. Actions during the quarter included launching the Simple barrier repair range, expanding coverage in general trade by 30,000 outlets, stepping up investments in modern trade, and extending Horlicks into the protein segment with Horlicks Protein Powder.
The company was also recognized as the ‘Top Supply Chain Icon’ by the Institute of Supply Chain Management.
Niranjan Gupta, CFO, elaborated on the profitability, stating that EBITDA Margin was 22.6%, and absolute EBITDA grew 8% year-on-year to ₹4,089 crores. He noted that while the June and September quarters bore the brunt of inflation, future inflation is expected to be less severe. The company continues to manage pricing strategically to cover absolute costs and leverage other P&L lines for overall efficiency.
Looking ahead, HUL remains confident in growing ahead of the market, supported by its strategy. The company expects medium-term EBITDA Margin to be within the guided range of 22% to 24%, despite expected elevated commodity inflation. The focus remains on delivering competitive volume-led revenue and profit growth.
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