Shares of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) rose over 2% in morning trade on April 24, following the announcement of its Q4 FY25 earnings, which showed a steady rise in profit and operational performance despite margin pressure.
In a quarter that was expected to reflect sluggish consumption trends, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) surprised the Street with a 2% volume growth in Q4 FY25—beating analysts’ estimates of 0–1%. Earlier projections had even positioned HUL as the potential underperformer in the FMCG pack on volume terms.
Q4 FY25 results at a glance
HUL reported a 3.6% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to Rs 2,493 crore, up from Rs 2,406 crore in Q4 FY24. The company’s total income for the quarter stood at Rs 15,513 crore, slightly higher than Rs 15,077 crore a year earlier.
Revenue from operations grew over 2% YoY to Rs 15,213 crore, compared to Rs 14,857 crore in the same quarter last year.
EBITDA rises, but margin narrows to 22.8%
EBITDA for the quarter came in at Rs 3,466 crore, compared to Rs 3,435 crore in Q4 FY24. However, EBITDA margin contracted slightly to 22.8%, down from 23.1% in the previous year, amid persistent input cost pressures and higher ad spends.
Total expenses rose to Rs 12,136 crore, up from Rs 11,813 crore in Q4 FY24. Profit before tax stood at Rs 3,354 crore, versus Rs 3,247 crore in the same period last year.
Full-year FY25 performance (Standalone)
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Total income: Rs 62,646 crore (vs Rs 61,442 crore in FY24)
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Net profit: Rs 10,644 crore (vs Rs 10,114 crore in FY24)
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EBITDA: Rs 14,300 crore
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Total expenses: Rs 48,768 crore
The company has managed to maintain growth momentum across segments while navigating inflationary pressures and competitive pricing environments.
FAQs
Why did HUL shares rise today?
The stock jumped nearly 2% after the company reported a 3.6% YoY increase in Q4 net profit and steady operational performance.
What was the EBITDA margin in Q4 FY25?
EBITDA margin stood at 22.8%, slightly down from 23.1% in Q4 FY24.
What were HUL’s full-year FY25 numbers?
Net profit was Rs 10,644 crore and revenue stood at Rs 62,646 crore.
What impacted margins this quarter?
Higher raw material costs and marketing expenses caused margin compression.
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