Revenue from operations rose 2.08% to Rs 15,000 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with Rs 14,693 crore in Q4 FY24.
Profit before exceptional items and tax (PBIT) increased 3.46% to Rs 3,377 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with Rs 3,264 crore in Q4 FY24. Exceptional items stood at Rs 23 crore in Q4 FY25.
The company reported an underlying sales growth (USG) of 3% and an underlying volume growth (UVG) of 2%.
EBITDA stood at Rs 3,466 crore in Q4 FY25, up 0.90% compared with Rs 3,435 crore in Q4 FY24. EBITDA margin fell 30 bps to 23.1% in Q4 FY25 as against 23.4% in Q4 FY24.
During the quarter, home care USG was 3%, driven by mid-single-digit UVG. Beauty & Wellbeing turnover grew by 3% with low-single-digit UVG. Personal Care grew 3% with a low single-digit volume decline. Foods turnover declined 1% with low-single-digit price growth offset by volume decline.
On a full-year basis, the company’s standalone net profit jumped 5.24% to Rs 10,644 crore on a 1.84% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 60,680 crore in FY25 over FY24.
In its near to mid-term outlook, HUL anticipates a gradual improvement in growth, driven by ongoing portfolio transformation and a more favorable macroeconomic environment. The firm expects the first half of FY’26 to outperform the second half of FY’25. Assuming commodity prices remain stable, price growth is likely to remain in the low single digits, with a continued emphasis on volume-led, competitive expansion.
On the margins front, HUL foresees some moderation in gross margins as it maintains a strong price-value proposition for consumers. However, the company is actively stepping up investments to support portfolio changes in high-growth, innovation-driven categories. Despite these investments, EBITDA margins are expected to stay within a healthy range of 22–23%.
Rohit Jawa, CEO & managing director, commented, "In FY'25, our turnover surpassed Rs 60,000 crore, with an underlying sales growth of 2% and an EPS growth of 5%. While absolute volume tonnage grew in mid-single digits, it was partially offset by a negative mix. We delivered a competitive performance, further strengthening our market leadership during the year.
This year marked a step up in our portfolio transformation with increased innovation in high-growth spaces, amplified investments in channels of the future, acquisition of Minimalist, divestment of Pureit, and the decision to demerge the ice cream business. Looking ahead, we anticipate demand conditions to gradually improve over the next fiscal year. We are committed to the strategic objective of unlocking a billion aspirations supported by our robust business fundamentals to continue winning competitively."
Meanwhile, the company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 24 for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 on equity shares of Rs 1 each.
HUL is in the FMCG business, comprising primarily of home care, beauty & personal care, and foods & refreshment segments. The company has manufacturing facilities across the country and sells primarily in India.