Hindustan Unilever

Higher input costs, price hikes likely to play spoilsport for HUL

HUL beats estimates on cost control and strong volume growth, but margin pressures from rising input costs may trigger further price hikes ahead

Shortage of competition in Indian market to support Unilever's growth: CEO

Disruptions in the global supply chain and a surge in packaging costs due to rising crude oil prices have led to a shortage of local competition in markets like India, and it may support Unilever's volume growth in categories such as home care, said Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez. The British multinational consumer goods maker "sees opportunities coming from the constraints in supply in the global market" even as its multipolar supply chain remains resilient. "We are seeing some shortage in some local players, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, that can support our volumes, and it will make easier the passing of pricing in the future," said Fernandez in the earnings call. In Q1/2026, the British consumer goods major achieved its highest-ever share in laundry powders in the Indian market, and is also "sharply" increasing its position in the fast-growing liquid detergent segment. The performance of its local unit Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), which reported a 6 per

HUL Q4 profit rises 21.4% on divestment gains boost, volume increases 6%

Consumer goods giant says it is 'navigating headwinds' created by heightened geopolitical tensions

HUL shares slip 3% despite 20% growth in Q4 PAT; ₹22 dividend declared

The board of HUL has approved a final dividend of ₹22 per share of Re 1 face value for FY26.

HUL Q4 result: Profit rises 21% to ₹2,994 cr, sales up 8% at ₹16,172 cr

For the entire FY26, HUL reported a profit of ₹15,059 crore, which was helped by the divestment of Nutritionalab. Total income rose 4.6 per cent to ₹65,219 crore

Nifty FMCG outshines Nifty50 in Apr; Nestle, Radico Khaitan among top picks

Thus far in the month of April, the FMCG index has surged 11.73 per cent, as against a 7.4 per cent gain in the benchmark index

HUL Q4 preview: Revenue may grow in mid-single digit; key expectations

HUL Q4 earnings preview, dividend announcement: HUL is set to announce its March quarter results on Thursday. HUL could also recommend a final dividend for its shareholders.

Not in any discussions to divest foods portfolio: Hindustan Unilever

HUL denies divestment talks as parent Unilever explores sale of global foods business, including discussions with McCormick & Company

TCS, HUL, Ashok Leyland, 2 more stocks may fall up to 14%: Tech analyst

Muthuselvaraj M, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan highlights that TCS and HUL have broken down from a triangle pattern, while Ashok Leyland may have formed a double top on the weekly chart.

HUL, Nestle India show why MNCs should list India units: ICICI Sec explains

ICICI Securities says Indian units of global firms like HUL and Nestle India command premium valuations, making domestic listings a value unlocking strategy

Further consolidation ahead for Nifty? Here's today's outlook and top picks

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying the shares of Coal India, Hindustan Unilever, and Lupin today

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?

Kwality Wall's shares listed at a sharp discount on NSE and BSE, falling up to 30% from discovered price. Analysts flag margin pressure, seasonality risks, and valuation concerns

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 19: Dr Reddy's Labs, HUL, Cochin Shipyard, DLF

Stocks to Watch today, February 19, 2025: Dr Reddy's Labs, Hindustan Unilever, NCC, DLF, and Jindal Saw are some of the key stocks to watch today

HUL to invest ₹2,000 crore to scale manufacturing for premium categories

HUL will invest up to ₹2,000 crore over two years to expand capacity in premium beauty, wellbeing and home care liquids, aiming to enhance supply-chain agility and future readiness

HUL tops Perpetual Capital Hurun India Impact 50 as India Inc steps up ESG

HUL leads the Hurun India Impact 50-2026 rankings as ESG investing deepens, renewable energy adoption rises and carbon neutrality targets accelerate across India Inc

Kwality Walls sees opportunity for double-digit growth after HUL demerger

The company holds the number two spot in the ice cream market in India behind Amul and holds a 10 per cent market share in the category

India market shows strong volume growth for Unilever, says CEO Fernandez

British multinational consumer goods maker said "fundamentals" of its business in India, its second largest market after the US, are improving. In the fourth quarter, Unilever, in the home care segment, reported a 4.7 per cent underlying sales growth along with a volume growth of 4 per cent, which, according to the company, was supported by "continued strong volume in India". "India was a key contributor to this momentum, with Home Care delivering mid-single-digit volume growth, led by strong performance in liquids across fabric wash and household care, and reaching its highest ever market share," said its CEO, Fernando Fernandez, in Unilever's earnings calls for the fourth quarter. Fernandez said across geographies US and India are clear "anchor markets" for Unilever. Replying to a query over growth, he said: "India, it's improving both in terms of economic backgrounds and the fundamentals of the business, particularly the strengthening of our brand equities... brand superiority .

Gains for Hindustan Unilever stock depend on pace of growth recovery

HUL posts steady volume growth and stable margins; FY27 outlook hinges on demand revival, pricing trends and execution of new strategy

Hindustan Unilever fully buys Zywie Ventures, sells stake in Nutritionalab

HUL divests stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for ₹307 crore and moves to fully acquire OZiva for ₹824 crore as USV expands into nutraceutical and wellness space

HUL Q3 net profit more than doubles to ₹6,607 crore on demerger gain

Underlying PAT grows 1 per cent to ₹2,562 crore; revenue up 5.6 per cent in Q3FY26; HUL to fully acquire OZiva for ₹824 crore, divest Wellbeing Nutrition stake