Hindustan Unilever Ltd

Hindustan Unilever Ltd gained for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 1972, up 0.47% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.06% on the day, quoting at 23824.45. The Sensex is at 76940, up 0.03%. Hindustan Unilever Ltd has risen around 7.27% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Hindustan Unilever Ltd is a constituent, has risen around 3.33% in last one month and is currently quoting at 45580, up 1.06% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 10.09 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 16.78 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark November futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 1956.1, up 0.63% on the day. Hindustan Unilever Ltd is down 17.7% in last one year as compared to a 6.61% drop in NIFTY and a 17.32% drop in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 42.08 based on TTM earnings ending September 26.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd rose for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 1885.9, up 1.14% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 1.06% on the day, quoting at 23297. The Sensex is at 75250.76, up 1.06%. Hindustan Unilever Ltd has added around 2.58% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Hindustan Unilever Ltd is a constituent, has added around 1.96% in last one month and is currently quoting at 43609.2, up 0.23% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 5.23 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 17.12 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark November futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 1873.7, up 1.47% on the day. Hindustan Unilever Ltd is down 22.06% in last one year as compared to a 9.57% fall in NIFTY and a 22.16% fall in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 39.72 based on TTM earnings ending September 26.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd share price slipped 0.38% to Rs 1813.0. The Company's net profit grew slightly 4.33% to Rs 2796.0 crore, while revenue from operations improved marginally 5.16% to Rs 18071.0 crore in Q3FY26 over Q2FY26. The market capitalization of Diversified FMCG industry group stocks on BSE stood at Rs 8.54 lakh crore, rising 6.40%. It has softened by 0.54% over last one week and fell by 11.20% in last one month while the market capitalization of Hindustan Unilever Ltd has slipped by 1.15% and 13.70% in the same period respectively. Profit before tax (PBT) of Hindustan Unilever Ltd stood at Rs 3814.0 crore in Q3 FY26, gaining 5.80% year-on-year, and easing 5.01% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA came in at Rs 3929 crore, easing 8.00% YoY and easing 4.52% sequentially. Total expenses inched up 5.48% to Rs 14500.0 crore in Q3FY26 over Q3FY25. During the quarter, cost of materials consumed stood at Rs 6408.0 crore, advancing by 18.03% YoY, while employee benefits expense was at Rs 852.0 crore, registering a growth of 10.79% YoY. For the TTM ended FY26, revenue from operations tick up 5.27% to Rs 63763.0 crore, while net profit eased 0.26% to Rs 10652.0 crore, compared to previous TTM. EBITDA jumped by 1376800% to Rs 14303.0 crore, and PBT saw a marginal contraction of 4.27% to Rs 13812.0 crore compared to previous TTM. The company's consolidated net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 10999.0 crore in FY26, as against Rs 11886.0 crore in FY25. Hindustan Unilever Ltd tumbled by 26.26% in last one year, underperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex which has declined by 13.45% during the same period.

The key equity benchmarks ended with moderate losses on Wednesday, extending their losing streak for second consecutive trading session, weighed down by concerns over elevated crude oil prices, weakness in heavyweight stocks and mixed corporate earnings. Investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision later today, with market participants awaiting clarity on the central bank's interest rate outlook and its implications for global financial markets. The Nifty settled below the 22,700 mark. Oil & gas, IT and realty shares declined while auto, consumer durables and media shares advanced. As per provisional closing data, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 352.64 points or 0.48% to 73,246.03. The Nifty 50 index fell 50.90 points or 0.22% to 22,698.85. In the two consecutive trading session, the Sensex and the Nifty dropped 0.49% and 0.24%, respectively. The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The BSE 150 MidCap Index rose 0.51% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index added 0.37%. The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,261 shares rose and 2,063 shares fell. A total of 241 shares were unchanged. Brent crude for the December 2026 settlement advanced $1.80 or 1.65% to $111.21 a barrel. New Listing: Shares of Jio Platforms were at Rs 1,419 on the BSE, a premium of 26.81% compared with the issue price of Rs 1,119. The scrip was listed at 1,358, at a premium of 21.36% compared with the initial public offer (IPO) price. The counter hit a high of Rs 1,423.80 and a low of Rs 1,356.40. About 1.67 crore shares of the company changed hands at the counter. Shares of Paras Healthcare were at Rs 730.30 on the BSE, a premium of 5.38% compared with the issue price of Rs 693. The scrip was listed at 720, at a premium of 3.9% compared with the initial public offer (IPO) price. The counter hit a high of Rs 748 and a low of Rs 705.75. About 7.88 lakh shares of the company changed hands at the counter. Initial Public Offer (IPO) EAAA India Alternatives received bids for 2,30,97,501 shares as against 52,99,684 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 15:30 IST on 28 October 2026. The issue was subscribed 4.36 times. The issue opened for bidding on 26 October 2026 and will close on 28 October 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 1,585 and 1,665 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 9 equity shares and multiples thereof. BLS Polymers received bids for 35,09,61,600 shares as against 1,19,00,000 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 15:30 IST on 28 October 2026. The issue was subscribed 29.49 times. The issue opened for bidding on 27 October 2026 and will close on 29 October 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 142 and 150 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 100 equity shares and multiples thereof. 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The index rose 0.14% in the past two consecutive trading sessions. Petronet LNG (down 3.97%), Chennai Petroleum Corporation (down 3.79%), Reliance Industries (down 3%), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (down 2.81%), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (down 2.4%), Oil & Natural Gas Corpn (down 2.39%), Oil India (down 2.28%), Indian Oil Corporation (down 1.65%), Aegis Logistics (down 1.54%) and Aegis Vopak Terminals (down 1.38%) plunged. Stocks in Spotlight: Hindustan Unilever declined 0.38%, The company reported healthy revenue growth and improved profitability for the September quarter of FY27. The company reported a 3.91% jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,790 crore in Q2 FY27 compared with Rs 2,685 crore in Q2 FY26. Revenue from operations climbed 14.78% YoY to Rs 18,037 crore in Q2 FY27. The company's underlying sales growth (USG) stood at 15%, while underlying volume growth (UVG) came in at 7%. The company's board declared a interim dividend of Rs 19 per share for FY27. 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Hindustan Unilever Ltd share price remained flat to Rs 1820.0 after the company's net profit saw a mild growth of 4.33% to Rs 2796.0 crore, while revenue from operations improved marginally 5.16% to Rs 18071.0 crore in Q3FY26 over Q2FY26. The market capitalization of Diversified FMCG industry group stocks on BSE stood at Rs 8.61 lakh crore, rising 6.40%. It has softened by 1.04% over last one week and retreating 11.58% in last one month while the market capitalization of Hindustan Unilever Ltd has eased by 1.36% and 13.66% in the same period respectively. Profit before tax (PBT) of Hindustan Unilever Ltd stood at Rs 3814.0 crore in Q3 FY26, gaining 5.80% year-on-year, and easing 5.01% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA came in at Rs 3929 crore, gaining 8.00% YoY and rising 4.52% sequentially. Total expenses inched up 5.48% to Rs 14500.0 crore in Q3FY26 over Q3FY25. During the quarter, cost of materials consumed stood at Rs 6408.0 crore, going up by 18.03% YoY, while employee benefits expense was at Rs 852.0 crore, improving by 10.79% YoY. For the TTM ended FY26, revenue from operations inched higher 5.27% to Rs 63763.0 crore, while net profit slipped by 0.26% to Rs 10652.0 crore, compared to previous TTM. EBITDA jumped by 1376800% to Rs 14303.0 crore, and PBT dipped slightly 4.27% to Rs 13812.0 crore compared to previous TTM. The company's consolidated net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 10999.0 crore in FY26, as against Rs 11886.0 crore in FY25. Hindustan Unilever Ltd plunged by 26.34% in last one year, underperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex which has slipped by 13.19% during the same period.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd fell for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 1784.1, down 2.42% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 1.24% on the day, quoting at 22406.15. The Sensex is at 72532.22, down 0.98%.Hindustan Unilever Ltd has eased around 7.73% in last one month.Meanwhile, Nifty FMCG index of which Hindustan Unilever Ltd is a constituent, has eased around 7.77% in last one month and is currently quoting at 43105.45, down 2.09% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 5.72 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 14.69 lakh shares in last one month. The benchmark October futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 1789.1, down 1.84% on the day. Hindustan Unilever Ltd tumbled 27.92% in last one year as compared to a 13.14% slide in NIFTY and a 25.1% fall in the Nifty FMCG index.The PE of the stock is 39.89 based on TTM earnings ending June 26.

Hindustan Unilever Limited informed the BSE and NSE that KFin Technologies Limited, its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, issued a certificate confirming compliance with Regulation 74(5) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, for the period from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

Hindustan Unilever Limited will hold a board meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to consider the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, and a proposal for an interim dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, according to a regulatory filing.

Revenue from operations jumped 10.3% YoY to Rs 17,184 crore in Q1 FY27. Profit before exceptional items and tax increased 9.29% to Rs 3,707 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 3,392 crore in Q1 FY26. During the quarter, the company reported exceptional items of Rs 75 crore, comprising restructuring expenses of Rs 115 crore, partially offset by a profit of Rs 45 crore from the disposal of surplus assets, along with acquisition and disposal-related costs of Rs 5 crore. EBITDA grew 8% YoY to Rs 3,947 crore, while the EBITDA margin declined 40 basis points YoY to 23.0%, remaining within the company's guided range of 22.5%'23.5% despite a volatile operating environment. During the quarter, underlying sales growth (USG) stood at 10%, while underlying volume growth (UVG) was 5%. Home Care delivered 14% USG, driven by high-single digit UVG. Household Care posted double-digit growth in both sales and volumes, while Vim Liquids continued to register strong double-digit growth supported by penetration initiatives. Beauty & Wellbeing recorded 12% USG, driven by high-single digit UVG. Hair Care delivered double-digit growth, driven by premium products and future-format offerings, while Minimalist continued to post double-digit growth with improving momentum. Personal Care reported 4% USG led by pricing, as palm oil inflation persisted for the second consecutive year. Skin Cleansing posted mid-single digit USG, led by Premium Bars delivering competitive double-digit, volume-led growth. Oral Care reported mid-single digit growth, aided by premium innovations in Closeup White Now, Pepsodent Gum Care and Sensitive Care continuing to gain traction. Foods delivered 7% USG, driven by mid-single digit UVG. Premium Tea reported low-single digit UVG. Coffee posted double-digit volume-led growth, while Boost crossed the Rs 1,000 crore annual turnover milestone. Horlicks Superfoods and ready-to-drink offerings also continued to witness healthy traction. Commenting on its medium-term outlook, the company said it will continue to monitor the progress of the monsoon and geopolitical developments, although it expects the underlying economy to remain resilient. HUL expects FY27 to outperform FY26, supported by portfolio and channel transformation initiatives. However, it cautioned that commodity price volatility and inflationary pressures are likely to persist in the near term, while consolidated EBITDA margin is expected to remain around the current guided range. Priya Nair, CEO and managing director, commented: 'Despite global geopolitical volatility, the Indian economy demonstrated resilience, supported by proactive fiscal and monetary policy measures. The underlying demand environment remained stable during the quarter. Against this backdrop, HUL delivered turnover of Rs 17,184 crore and 10% USG, driven equally by volume and price. This marks our highest growth in thirteen quarters. The performance reflects the strength of our brands, increasing competitiveness of our portfolio, and disciplined execution of our strategic priorities. As our investments in market development, channel expansion and portfolio transformation continue to scale, we are building a stronger, future-fit business. While we continue to navigate the short-term dynamic environment, we remain focused on driving volume-led revenue growth.' Hindustan Unilever is in the FMCG business, comprising primarily Home Care, Beauty & Personal Care, and Foods & Refreshment segments. The company has manufacturing facilities across the country and sells primarily in India.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Hindustan Unilever declined 3.01% to Rs 2673.00 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against Rs 2756.00 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025. Sales rose 10.30% to Rs 17184.00 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against Rs 15579.00 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedJun. 2026Jun. 2025% Var. Sales17184.0015579.00 10 OPM %22.9723.36 - PBDT4060.003718.00 9 PBT3707.003392.00 9 NP2673.002756.00 -3 Powered by Capital Market - Live