Hindustan Unilever Q3 results: HUL net profit climbs 121% to ₹6,607 crore, revenue rises 5%; check key numbers

The consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹16,580 crore in Q3 FY26, reflecting an increase of 5% from ₹15,788 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

The company posted an exceptional item (loss) of ₹576 crore in the quarter under review due to the implementation of the new Labour Codes.

In the October-December quarter of the current fiscal year, HUL had demerged its ice cream business to Kwality Wall's (India) Ltd.

Its revenue from the sale of products advanced 5.71% to ₹16,197 crore in the reporting quarter as against ₹15,322 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 2% to ₹3,640 crore in Q3 FY26, as against ₹3,570 crore in Q3 FY25. EBITDA margin stood at 23% vs 23.2%.

Hindustan Unilever share price

Post earnings, shares of Hindustan Unilever are trading 2.79% at ₹2,394.10 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at 12:01 pm.

Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director, said the demand trends in Q3 reflected initial signs of recovery, underpinned by supportive policy measures.

Against this backdrop, the company delivered a competitive performance, with a revenue growth of 6% and underlying volume growth of 4%.

"We continued to build desirability at scale with our brands, accelerate market development in high-growth demand spaces and strengthen our capabilities to scale Channels of the Future with a dedicated organisation for quick commerce. As market leaders in FMCG, our commitment to build modern brands, lead category creation and invest disproportionately to build future moats, places us in good stead to deliver sustained volume-led growth and create long-term shareholder value," she added.