Hindustan Unilever Reports Dip in Q4 Profit; Declares Rs 24 Dividend

FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a slight decline in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, posting Rs 2,464 crore, down 3.7 per cent compared to Rs 2,558 crore recorded in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, profit dropped more sharply by 17.5 per cent from Rs 2,984 crore in the previous quarter.

The company’s total income for Q4FY25 saw a modest year-on-year increase of 3.5 per cent, reaching Rs 15,979 crore, up from Rs 15,441 crore. However, income levels remained relatively unchanged when compared to the preceding quarter.

In the fourth quarter of FY25, Hindustan Unilever reported a revenue of Rs 15,979 crore, while net profit stood at Rs 2,464 crore. The company also posted earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 10.48 for the quarter.

For the full financial year 2024–25, HUL reported a steady performance, with consolidated revenue rising to Rs 64,138 crore, compared to Rs 62,707 crore in FY24. Net profit for the year reached Rs 10,649 crore, up from Rs 10,277 crore. EPS for FY25 stood at Rs 45.32, reflecting an improvement from Rs 43.74 in the previous year.

CEO and Managing Director Rohit Jawa said, "We delivered a competitive performance, further strengthening our market leadership during the year. This year marked a step up in our portfolio transformation with increased innovation in high-growth spaces, amplified investments in channels of the future, acquisition of Minimalist, divestment of Pureit, and the decision to demerge Ice Cream business."

"Looking ahead, we anticipate demand conditions to gradually improve over the next fiscal year. We are committed to the strategic objective of unlocking a billion aspirations supported by our robust business fundamentals, to continue winning competitively," Jawa added.

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Dividend Announcement:

The company’s board has approved a final dividend of Rs 24 per share, bringing the total dividend payout for the fiscal year to Rs 53 per share. The record date for this dividend is yet to be announced.

Following the earnings release, HUL shares were trading lower at Rs 2,354.00 on the BSE as of 10:57 AM, reflecting a decline of 2.65 per cent.

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