HUL Q1 profit falls 4% despite 10% revenue growth as input costs weigh
Hindustan Unilever reported Q1 FY27 standalone net profit of Rs 2,631 crore, down 4% year on year, while revenue from operations rose 10% to Rs 16,657 crore. Underlying sales growth reached 10%, split evenly between volume and pricing, but higher raw-material costs pressured margins.
HUL’s Q1 FY27 standalone profit fell 4% to Rs 2,631 crore as higher raw-material costs pressured margins, while revenue rose 10%. The FMCG major reported its highest growth in 13 quarters, supported by volume, pricing, channel expansion and portfolio investments.
Why this matters
The result follows HUL's reported ₹17,184 crore Q1 FY27 turnover with EBITDA margin at 23%, and a 3% YoY decline in consolidated Q1 profit to ₹2,673 crore.
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