December quarter typically is a seasonally strong quarter marked with festivals and the onset of winter. However, this time it was characterised by uneven monsoon, delayed winter and slow growth in demand for mass products compared with the premium end of the shopping basket.
FMCG major HUL posted a profit growth of a mere 0.6% YoY to Rs 2,519 crore while missing the ETNow poll estimate of Rs 2,724 crore. Revenue dropped 0.3% YoY to Rs 15,188 crore and also trailed estimates of Rs 15,533 crore.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL Q3) remains cautiously optimistic as it reports its Q3 financial results. The company expects a gradual recovery in market demand to continue, supported by increased Government spending, recovery in winter crop sowing, and better crop realization. CEO Rohit Jawa emphasizes that rural income growths and winter crop yields will determine the pace of recovery.
HUL Q3 Results: Fast-moving consumer goods sector bellwether Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a disappointing earnings for the quarter ended December on Friday, with the net profit rising a mere 0.6% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2,519 crore, and missing the ETNow poll estimate of Rs 2,724 crore.Revenue from operations fell 0.3% YoY to Rs 15,188 crore, and also trailed estimates of Rs 15,533 crore.