Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a disappointing quarterly performance, with net profit rising 0.6% YoY to Rs 2,519 crore, missing estimates. Revenue from operations fell 0.3% YoY. Underlying sales growth and volume growth were flat. EBITDA rose 0.1% YoY to Rs 3,540 crore. Operating margins expanded 8 basis points to 23.31%. Homecare segment sales declined, beauty and personal care segment had flat sales growth, and the foods and refreshments segment saw a 1% growth in sales.
FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Thursday reported an 18.68 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,300crore for the third quarter ended December 2021.