Hindustan Unilever Ltd Sees Steady Growth in Q1 with Strategic Investments
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a near 6% increase in consolidated net profit for Q1 2025. Despite a slight decline in EBITDA margins, the company's turnover rose to Rs 16,296 crore due to volume growth and strategic investments. CEO Rohit Jawa anticipates sustained recovery and growth.
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FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) announced a 5.97% uptick in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 2,768 crore for Q1 ending June 2025. This figure stands against Rs 2,612 crore recorded in the same quarter last year, as per the company's regulatory filing.
Revenue from product sales climbed to Rs 16,296 crore, marking a 5.15% increase fueled by volume expansion. However, the company's EBITDA margin fell by 130 bps year-on-year to 22.8%, attributed to heightened investments in the business.
CEO and Managing Director Rohit Jawa remarked on the stable demand within the FMCG sector and hinted at sustained recovery as favorable macro-economic trends bolster HUL's strategic portfolio transformation efforts. Consequently, shares showed an upward trend, trading at Rs 2,517.60 on the BSE, up 3.31%.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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