HUL Q4 preview: Volume, PAT likely to drop on demand slowdown, say analysts

HUL Q4 preview: Analysts lack consensus on the net profit change from last year. However, all estimates showed that it will likely fall between 3-9 per cent on a sequential basis

HUL Q4 preview: Fast moving consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is expected to report a weak performance in the January-March (Q4) quarter marred by high raw material inflation due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

Analysts expect the company to report decline in volumes in the recent quarter due to slowdown in demand across rural and urban regions, and consumers downtrading to low price units.  

The company is likely to post yearly revenue growth of 5-8 per cent mainly led by price hikes taken this year to combat inflationary pressures. 

Meanwhile, analysts lack consensus on the net profit change from last year. However,