HUL Q4 FY25 Results: Profit Rises to ₹2,552 Cr, Declares ₹22 Dividend Amid Strong 10.9% Revenue Growth
Hindustan Unilever Limited closes FY2024-25 on a high note with a 10% rise in Q4 net profit and double-digit revenue growth, announcing a ₹22 per share dividend for shareholders.
Key Highlights:
HUL Q4 Results 2025: Profit Rises to ₹2,552 Cr, Declares ₹22 Dividend Amid Strong 10.9% Revenue Growth
HUL Q4 Results 2025 marked a robust end to the fiscal year for Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s leading FMCG major. The company reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹2,552 crore and a 10.9% rise in revenue to ₹14,638 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
The performance reflects resilient consumer demand across key categories and continued operational efficiency, reinforcing HUL’s leadership in the FMCG sector.
Revenue and Profit Highlights: A Quarter of Steady Growth
- 💰 Net Profit: ₹2,552 crore, up from ₹2,320 crore in Q4 FY24
- 📈 Revenue from Operations: ₹14,638 crore vs ₹13,199 crore in Q4 FY24
- 🏦 EBITDA Margin: Maintained at a healthy 24.1%, reflecting cost controls
- 💵 Final Dividend: ₹22 per share declared
This dividend comes on top of earlier interim payouts, signaling shareholder-friendly financial stewardship by the management.
CEO Statement: Confident Outlook and Resilient Strategy
HUL CEO Sanjiv Mehta remarked:
“In a challenging environment marked by inflation and volatility, we delivered strong top-line growth with consistent margins. Our focus on premiumization, digital transformation, and sustainable supply chains continues to yield long-term results.”
He also emphasized the company’s expansion into rural markets and e-commerce, pointing to double-digit growth in home care and beauty & personal care segments.
Segment-Wise Performance Snapshot
🧼 Home Care:
- Strong volume-led growth in fabric and surface cleaning
- Premium products showed higher adoption in urban centers
🧴 Beauty & Personal Care:
- Double-digit growth driven by skincare, deodorants, and oral care
- Hair care remained steady despite category-wide pricing pressures
🍲 Foods & Refreshments:
- Moderate growth due to seasonal softness in beverages
- Ice creams, health drinks, and packaged foods performed well
What This Means for Investors
- 🟢 HUL continues to be a stable long-term FMCG investment with consistent dividend payouts
- 💼 Positive signs of category expansion and margin control suggest resilience in inflationary periods
- 📊 The 10.9% revenue growth showcases brand strength amid consumer wallet tightening
How to Take Action
- 📈 Investors should assess HUL’s performance for portfolio rebalancing as part of FMCG allocation
- 📃 Monitor FY26 guidance expected at the AGM next quarter
- 🔍 Track international raw material price movements as they influence HUL’s margins
Who Will Be Affected
- 🛒 Consumers could witness gradual price adjustments as raw material costs remain volatile
- 🧑💼 Distributors and channel partners can expect stronger demand in Tier II and III markets
- 💹 Market watchers may reassess sector valuations post this earnings season
HUL Ends FY2024-25 with Strong Financials, Looks Ahead with Strategic Clarity
With a sturdy Q4 finish and one of its best annual performances in recent years, Hindustan Unilever enters FY2025-26 with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and digital acceleration. The ₹22 per share final dividend reflects both profitability and management confidence, reinforcing HUL’s standing as a core holding in India’s consumption growth story.
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