HUL signals further selective price hikes as commodity inflation squeezes margins
Hindustan Unilever raised prices 5% in the June quarter but said it passed through only about half of commodity inflation. Continuing-operations sales rose 10% and volumes grew 5%, while profit fell 4% and core margin narrowed 40 basis points to 22.8%.
Hindustan Unilever signalled additional selective price hikes after passing through only half of commodity inflation in the June quarter. Despite 5% volume growth and 10% sales growth, profit fell 4% and margins contracted, while Tata Consumer also warned of further increases.
Why this matters
The signal extends recent HUL updates that flagged further price hikes as commodity costs squeezed margins and inflation trimmed margins despite 10% revenue growth; it adds June-quarter pricing, volume and margin detail.
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