Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HINDUNILVR) Q3FY25 Concall Summary - Dec-2024 Qtr
Performance Overview
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported subdued demand at the Moving Annual Total (MAT) level, with slowing FMCG volume growth over the last six months.
- Urban growth continued to moderate, while rural recovery was sustained.
- Premium segments outperformed mass segments, indicating resilient premiumization trends.
- Consumers shifted towards smaller packs due to macroeconomic conditions.
- HUL delivered a turnover of INR 15,195 crores with an underlying sales growth of 2%, driven by pricing. Underlying volume growth was flat.
- Gross margin was 50%, and EBITDA margin was 23.5%.
- Profit After Tax Before Exceptional Items (PAT BEI) was INR 2,540 crores.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) grew by 19% due to profit from the Pureit divestment.
- HUL gained turnover-weighted market share, reflecting strong competitive performance.
- Over 80% of HUL's turnover comes from brands deemed "unmissably superior."
- Penetration increased for over 70% of the business.
- Negative mix was attributed to higher growth in Home Care (lower realization per ton) and increased small pack sales.
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