Hindustan Unilever Ltd.13-Quarter High Growth at 10%

Hindustan Unilever delivered its strongest performance in 13 quarters with underlying sales growth of 10% in Q1 FY27, driven equally by volume and price growth.

The company posted turnover of ₹17,184 crores with profit after tax reaching ₹2,731 crores, up 9% year-on-year. EBITDA margins were maintained at 23% despite facing 10% cost inflation, demonstrating disciplined financial management. Growth was broad-based across segments, with Home Care achieving 14% growth (strongest in 3 years) and Beauty & Wellbeing posting 12% growth. The company gained turnover-weighted market share while investing ₹1,657 crores in advertising and promotion, the highest in 11 quarters.

Management expressed confidence that FY27 will outperform FY26, backed by strategic initiatives including quick commerce expansion (growing 40-50%), portfolio transformation through acquisitions like Minimalist and OZiva, and capability investments in AI-powered operations. Despite elevated commodity costs, calibrated pricing actions and structural savings are expected to maintain EBITDA margins around the 23% guided range throughout the year.