Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HINDUNILVR) Q1FY27 Concall Summary - Jun-2026 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company delivered its highest growth in 13 quarters, with a turnover of INR 17,184 crores and an underlying sales growth (USG) of 10%, driven equally by a 5% volume growth (UVG) and 5% price growth, indicating a significant performance improvement from the 3% growth in the first half of FY26.
- This growth was broad-based across various segments including laundry, dishwash, coffee, health food drinks, and beauty & wellbeing, and was consistent across all channels (General Trade, Modern Trade, E-commerce) and geographies (rural and urban).
- The company successfully navigated a volatile environment marked by commodity inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, maintaining its EBITDA margin within the guided range of 23% through disciplined P&L management, structural savings programs, and calibrated pricing actions.
- Strategic investments in brand support were stepped up, with Advertising and Promotion (A&P) spends reaching INR 1,657 crores, the highest in the last 11 quarters, to support long-term growth and strengthen market leadership.
- HUL is heavily investing in future-fit capabilities, including the launch of the Unilever Fragrance House, a Liquid Lab for accelerated innovation, and embedding AI across its value chain, such as in its Vijayawada digital distribution center, to enhance agility and competitive advantage.
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