HUL Delivers FY25 Results: Dividends and Strategic Growth Outlook
SUMMARY
For the fourth quarter of FY25, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) achieved a 3.7% rise in consolidated net profit, bringing the total to Rs 2,493 crore. The company recorded a 2.4% growth in operating revenue, amounting to ₹15,214 crore. Additionally, the board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 24 per share, highlighting their focus on rewarding shareholders.
Looking forward to FY26, HUL foresees a gradual recovery in demand, which it plans to support through strategic investments and ongoing efforts to transform its product portfolio. This approach aims to drive steady growth and strengthen its market position.
Enhancing Shareholder Value Through Strategic Dividends
The board has approved a final dividend of ₹24 per share, raising the total annual dividend paid to shareholders to ₹53 per share. However, the announcement of the record date for this dividend is still pending.
Over the past year, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has declared multiple dividend payouts, including interim and special dividends, with amounts ranging from ₹10 to ₹24 per share.
HUL’s Q4 Net Profit Slips
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) on Thursday announced a slight decline of 3.7% in its consolidated net profit, which stood at ₹2,464 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024–25 (FY25). In comparison, the company had posted a net profit of ₹2,558 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the net profit saw a sharper dip of 17.5% from ₹2,984 crore recorded in the preceding quarter.
The company reported a 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total income for Q4 FY25, reaching ₹15,979 crore compared to ₹15,441 crore. However, revenue showed little change when compared to the previous quarter.
Segment Performance Overview:
The Personal Care division recorded a 5% increase in profit, supported by modest sales growth under ongoing pricing pressure. Within this category, the Bodywash segment achieved double-digit growth, further solidifying its leadership position. Non-hygiene products delivered high single-digit growth, while skin cleansing products posted a modest, low single-digit increase.
The Home Care segment added ₹5,815 crore to the overall revenue, reflecting a 2% year-on-year rise. Growth was primarily driven by strong performance in premium fabric wash and fabric conditioners, along with contributions from the liquids portfolio, according to the company’s investor update.
In Beverages, tea experienced low single-digit growth due to pricing, whereas coffee maintained its strong momentum with continued double-digit expansion. The company held on to its leadership in both value and volume in the tea category.
Meanwhile, the Foods segment saw a decline in consolidated profit, which dropped 15% to ₹627 crore.
CEO Rohit Jawa Envisions FY26 Growth Path for HUL
In FY25, HUL achieved a turnover exceeding ₹60,000 crore, reflecting an Underlying Sales Growth of 2% and EPS growth of 5%. While absolute volume tonnage expanded by a mid-single-digit rate, this progress was somewhat diminished due to an unfavorable product mix,” stated Rohit Jawa, CEO and Managing Director, HUL.
He highlighted HUL’s competitive performance and its reinforced market leadership. “FY25 was a defining year in our portfolio evolution, marked by strategic developments in high-growth segments, enhanced investments in emerging channels, the acquisition of Minimalist, the sale of Pureit, and the planned separation of our Ice Cream business,” Jawa remarked. Looking ahead to FY26, HUL anticipates a progressive recovery in demand. “We remain focused on fulfilling a billion ambitions, leveraging our robust business fundamentals to sustain competitive advantage,” he stated.
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