Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) will release its Q2 FY27 earnings on October 28, 2026. The company’s board of directors will meet to approve the quarterly and half-yearly financial results and consider any interim dividend payments. This announcement comes amid ongoing challenges such as commodity price volatility and inflationary pressures that continue to affect margins.
- HUL’s Q2 FY27 results will be announced on October 28, 2026.
- The company reported a 3% decline in net profit in Q1 FY27 compared to the previous year.
- Total income grew 10% in Q1 FY27 compared to Q1 FY26.
- EBITDA margin contracted slightly but remained within guided range.
- Shares have fallen 20% since the start of 2026.
When will HUL announce its Q2 FY27 earnings?
HUL’s board of directors is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to approve the Q2 FY27 earnings and half-yearly audited financial results. On the same day, the company will hold a call with investors to discuss the results and any interim dividend proposals.
How did HUL perform in Q1 FY27?
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, HUL reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,673 crore, which is a 3% decline compared to ₹2,756 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. This decrease followed a one-off tax credit in the prior year’s quarter. Despite the profit dip, the company’s total income increased by 10%, reaching ₹17,341 crore in Q1 FY27 compared to ₹15,757 crore in Q1 FY26.
What about HUL’s operating performance and margins?
HUL’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) slightly increased to ₹3,947 crore in Q1 FY27 from ₹3,640 crore in Q1 FY26. However, the EBITDA margin contracted to 22.76% from 23.1% year-over-year. The company stated that despite this contraction, the margin remained within the guided range while managing a volatile operating environment.
What growth did HUL report in sales?
HUL reported its highest growth in 13 quarters, driven by a 10% underlying sales growth (USG). The turnover for the period was ₹17,184 crore. The company emphasized its focus on competitive, volume-led revenue growth during the quarter.
What challenges is HUL facing?
HUL highlighted ongoing commodity price volatility and inflationary pressures as key challenges that are expected to persist in the near term. These factors have impacted margins and are likely to continue influencing the company’s financial performance. The company indicated that its consolidated EBITDA margin is expected to stay around the current guided range.
How have HUL’s shares performed recently?
As of October 7, 2026, HUL shares closed at ₹1,865.4 on the National Stock Exchange, down 1.57% on that day. Since the beginning of 2026, the shares have fallen by 20%. Over the past month, the stock declined nearly 5%, and over six months, it dropped 11%. The shares reached a 52-week high of ₹2,667.20 on October 23, 2025, and a 52-week low of ₹1,826.90 on October 1, 2026.
What is HUL’s market capitalization?
According to National Stock Exchange data as of October 7, 2026, HUL has a total market capitalization of ₹4.38 lakh crore, reflecting its position as a leading FMCG company in India.
In summary, HUL’s upcoming Q2 FY27 results will provide insights into how the company is navigating inflation and commodity price challenges while striving for sales growth. Investors will closely watch the earnings announcement and management commentary on margins and future outlook.
