Mumbai, January 29, 2025 – Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s largest FMCG company, has announced its Q3 FY25 financial results, reporting a 3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in net profit and steady revenue growth across key segments.
Key Financial Highlights (Q3 FY25 vs Q3 FY24)
- Total Revenue: ₹15,720 crore, up from ₹15,195 crore (+3.5%)
- Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹3,001 crore, up from ₹2,519 crore (+3.8%)
- EBITDA: ₹3,462 crore, down from ₹3,469 crore (-0.2%)
- Total Expenses: ₹12,251 crore, up from ₹12,011 crore (+2% YoY)
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹12.77, up from ₹10.72 (+19.1%)
Nine-Month Performance (9M FY25 vs 9M FY24)
- Total Revenue: ₹46,365 crore, down from ₹47,133 crore (-1.6%)
- Net Profit: ₹8,151 crore, down from ₹8,154 crore (-0.04%)
- Total Comprehensive Income: ₹7,718 crore, down from ₹8,154 crore (-5.3%)
Segment-Wise Performance
- Home Care: ₹5,742 crore, up from ₹5,448 crore (+5.4%)
- Beauty & Wellbeing: ₹3,438 crore, up from ₹3,390 crore (+1.4%)
- Personal Care: ₹2,246 crore, down from ₹2,315 crore (-3%)
- Foods: ₹3,745 crore, up from ₹3,733 crore (+0.3%)
- Others (Exports & Consignment): ₹237 crore, up from ₹302 crore (-21.5%)
Profitability & Operational Metrics
- Gross Margin: 35.8%
- Operating Margin: 22.3%
- Advertising & Promotion Expenses: ₹1,466 crore, up from ₹1,593 crore (-8%)
- Depreciation & Amortization: ₹282 crore, up from ₹308 crore (-8.4%)
Management Commentary & Strategic Outlook
HUL’s CEO Sanjiv Mehta stated, “Our Q3 FY25 performance demonstrates resilience amid market headwinds. The continued focus on premiumization, digital acceleration, and cost efficiencies positions us well for sustainable growth.”Future Growth Strategies
- Innovation-Led Growth: Investment in new product categories and premiumization.
- E-commerce Expansion: Strengthening digital channels to drive direct-to-consumer sales.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Focus on renewable energy, water conservation, and reducing plastic waste.