Athira Sethu
Kochi, 1 May 2026
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a strong performance for the March quarter of FY26, supported by solid growth in its core products business. The FMCG major posted a sharp rise in profit, higher revenue from operations, and improved earnings per share. Most of its business segments recorded healthy growth, with home care and beauty & wellbeing leading the gains. The company also announced a final dividend for shareholders, while its stock remained under pressure during Thursday’s trading session despite the earnings boost.
HUL Financial Performance in Q4 FY26
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | YoY Change |
| Net Profit (₹ crore) | 2,994 | 2,475 | 21% |
| Revenue from Operations (₹ crore) | 16,172 | 14,955 | 8.1% |
| Earnings Per Share (₹) | 12.73 | 10.48 | 21.5% |
Segment-Wise Revenue Performance
| Business Segment | Q4 FY26 Revenue (₹ crore) | Q4 FY25 Revenue (₹ crore) | YoY Change |
| Home Care | 6,344 | 5,815 | 9% |
| Beauty & Wellbeing | 3,697 | 3,265 | 13% |
| Personal Care | Not specified | Not specified | 4.8% |
| Food Products | Not specified | Not specified | 4.3% |
| Other Revenue (Including Exports) | 515 | 568 | -9.3% |
Dividend Announcement
| Particulars | Details |
| Final Dividend | ₹22 per share |
| Face Value | ₹1 per share |
| Financial Year | FY26 |
| Record Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Shareholders holding shares before the record date |
