HUL Q3FY26 Results: PAT Jumps 121% to Rs. 6,607 Cr on Kwality Wall's Demerger Gain; HUL Share Price Slips

Hindustan Unilever Q3 results surprised the Street as the FMCG giant reported a sharp surge in profitability for the December quarter of FY26. According to an exchange filing, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) posted a 121.41% year-on-year jump in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 6,607 crore, compared with Rs. 2,984 crore in the same quarter last year.

The strong spike in earnings was mainly because of a one-time gain arising from the demerger of the company's ice-cream business under Kwality Wall's, which significantly boosted the bottom line during the quarter.

Revenue Growth Remains Modest Despite Profit Surge

Despite the sharp rise in net profit, HUL revenue growth remained relatively moderate. The company reported revenue from operations rising 5.7% YoY to Rs. 16,441 crore, reflecting steady but not extraordinary demand across product categories.

At the operating level, EBITDA increased 2.7% to Rs. 3,788 crore, while the EBITDA margin declined by 70 basis points to 23%, indicating some pressure on profitability due to input costs and competitive intensity in the FMCG market.

HUL Share Price Today Falls After Results

Following the announcement of the Hindustan Unilever Q3 FY26 results, HUL share price today witnessed selling pressure. The stock was trading around Rs. 2,412.30, down 2.05%, and had fallen as much as 4.55% intraday after the earnings release.

About HUL

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. It's a subsidiary of the Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever and has been operating in India for over 90 years. Established in 1931 as Hindustan Vanaspati Manufacturing Co., it became Hindustan Lever Limited after mergers in 1956 and was renamed HUL in 2007. HUL manufactures and markets products across categories like personal care, home care, foods, and beverages, reaching 9 out of 10 Indian households. Popular brands include Lifebuoy, Lux, Surf Excel, Pond's, Sunsilk, and Brooke Bond. The company is Headquartered in Mumbai,