HUL Q1 result preview: Rural stress may dent volume growth, say analysts

For the quarter under review, the company is projected to register sales/revenue growth of 9.7 per cent YoY at Rs 10,410 crore

Amid slowdown in the consumption space, FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods company) bellwether Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is expected to post steady numbers for the quarter ended June 2019 (Q1FY20) owing to its shift towards natural products and increasing premiumisation. 

The company raised prices by one – two per cent for a few products, which, analysts say, is likely to boost its EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) margin. However, higher marketing spend towards new launches and increase in sugar and cocoa prices may cap the