HUL delivers 7% sales growth in  Q4 FY26 following premiumization and volume gains

INDIA – Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has reported a strong conclusion to the fiscal year 2026, characterized by high volume growth and disciplined margin management throughout the March quarter. 

For the period ending March 31, 2026, the company achieved a consolidated turnover of ₹16,207 crore (USD 1.94 billion), representing an 8% increase over the same period last year. 

This growth was underpinned by a 7% Underlying Sales Growth (USG), which was starengthned by a 6% Underlying Volume Growth (UVG), the company’s most robust volume performance in 12 quarters. 

Operational efficiency remained a core priority, with EBITDA margins reaching 23.7%, a sequential improvement of 40 basis points, resulting in an absolute EBITDA of ₹3,841 crore (USD 462 million) and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹2,711 crore (USD 327 million).

Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited, commented: “Financial Year 2026 witnessed an improved demand environment driven by supportive macro-economic policies.”

“During the year, we took decisive actions to accelerate growth, including sharpening our portfolio, scaling investments to create desire at scale, strengthening frontline demand generation capabilities, and simplifying the organisation to drive speed, focus, and execution.”

The quarterly results showcased broad-based momentum across the company’s diverse business portfolio. 

The Home Care segment led the growth with a 9% USG, driven by double-digit performance in Fabric Wash and strong results in Household Care. 

The Beauty & Wellbeing division followed with an 8% USG, fueled by significant expansion in Hair Care and premium gains in Skin Care, with key brands like Vaseline and Sunsilk surpassing the ₹1,000 crore (USD 120 million) annual turnover milestone. 

Additionally, both the Personal Care and Foods segments recorded a 5% USG, with the latter benefiting from double-digit momentum in Lifestyle Nutrition and Coffee, further highlighting HUL’s ability to capture evolving consumer demand through targeted innovation.

On an annual basis, HUL reported a consolidated turnover of ₹63,763 crore (USD 7.68 billion) for fiscal year 2026, marking a 5% rise from the previous year’s figure of ₹60,573 crore (USD 7.30 billion). 

This annual performance was supported by 5% USG and 4% volume growth, representing a significant acceleration from the 2% USG achieved in the prior fiscal year. 

The company’s strategic focus on category penetration and premiumization proved effective in navigating a complex commodity environment throughout the year.

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