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HUL reported Q2 results with 14.5% revenue growth, a 14-quarter high, but margin compression led stock lower

By ScoutQuest · Wed 28 Oct 2026, 3:12 PM IST · 1 min read

Revenue growth

14 and 1/2 percent

Volume growth

7 percent

EBITDA growth

8 percent

Guided margin band lower end

22 to 22 and 1/2 percent

Guided margin band upper end

23 and 1/2 to 24 percent

Heard on business television between 15:12:25 - 15:15:25 IST.

• HUL posted 14.5% revenue growth, a 14-quarter high, led by 7% volume growth matching street expectations.
• Revenue beat estimates but EBITDA grew only about 8%, causing margin compression and stock decline.
• Management guided medium-term margin band of 22% to 24%, widened from prior range, citing near-term raw material price cyclicality.
• Home care business grew over 20%, driven largely by price hikes and premiumization; beauty and well-being also performed well; food and refreshments were in line.
• Company plans to step up innovation, expecting resilient demand despite uncertain raw material prices.

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