Hindustan Unilever Limited reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. For the fourth quarter, the company reported revenue was INR 166,150 million compared to INR 154,990 million a year ago. Net income was INR 29,920 million compared to INR 24,640 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was INR 12.76 compared to INR 10.59 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was INR 12.76 compared to INR 10.59 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was INR 12.73 compared to INR 10.48 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was INR 12.72 compared to INR 10.48 a year ago.
For the full year, revenue was INR 652,190 million compared to INR 623,450 million a year ago. Net income was INR 150,400 million compared to INR 106,490 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was INR 45.25 compared to INR 45.36 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was INR 45.25 compared to INR 45.36 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was INR 64.01 compared to INR 45.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was INR 64 compared to INR 45.32 a year ago.
Hindustan Unilever specializes in manufacturing and marketing of cleaning and food products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- personal care products (46%): hair and skin care products, dental and deodorant products (brands Aviance, Dove, Sunsilk, Lux, Pond's, Axe, Rexona, Close Up, etc.);
- house cleaning and laundry care products (33.9%): soaps, dishwashing liquids, detergents, stain removers and cleaners (brands Active Wheel, Comfort, Cif, Sunlight, Vim, etc.);
- food products and beverages (18.8%): culinary products, sauces, oils and margarines (brands Knorr, Kissan, Annapurna, etc.), ice creams (Kwality Wall's), teas and coffees (brands 3 Roses, Red Label, Lipton, Bru, Taj Mahal);
- other (1.3%).
At the end of March 2019, the group had 28 production sites in India.
India accounts for 96% of net sales.
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