FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is set to announce its Q4FY26 results and may declare a final dividend, making April 30 a key date for investors and market watchers.
The board of directors of FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will convene on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to review and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the quarter and fiscal year that concluded on March 31, 2026.
HUL Board Meeting: Q4 Results & Dividend in Focus
Additionally, the firm stated that on the same day, the board would assess and perhaps recommend a final dividend for the fiscal year. This is to notify you that the company’s Board of Directors will meet on Thursday (referred to as the “Board Meeting”).
April 30, 2026, to take into account, among other things:
– the Audit Report and Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and fiscal year that concluded on March 31, 2026, and
Dividend Announcement Expectations
The company stated in an exchange statement that it would “recommend payment of Final Dividend, if any, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.”
On April 30, 2026, Hindustan Unilever had planned a presentation to investors and analysts following the board meeting.
📊 HUL Key Event Snapshot
- Event Date: April 30, 2026
- Agenda: Q4 & FY26 results
- Dividend: Final dividend possible
- Investor Meet: Same day
- Focus: Earnings & outlook
- Stock Trend: Under pressure
Stock Performance Overview
The FMCG stock ended the previous session at ₹2,065, up 0.03%. Due to Good Friday, today, Friday, April 3, the Indian stock market is closed. September 2025 saw the scrip reach a 52-week high of ₹2,682.41, while April 2026 saw a 52-week low of ₹2,023.05.
It has recently been under pressure. The shares of HUL dropped 8% over the previous year, 18.5% over the previous six months, 12% over the previous three months, and 11% over the previous month.
Q3 FY26 Financial Highlights
For the October-December quarter of FY26, HUL recorded a standalone net profit of ₹7,075 crore, a significant 136% year-over-year increase from ₹3,001 crore reported in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. However, earnings after tax increased by just 1% to ₹2,562 crore, excluding exceptional items.
According to the company, a one-time extraordinary gain of ₹4,516 crore from discontinued operations after the demerger of its ice cream division was included in the reported net profit for the quarter.
📉 Financial Snapshot
- Net Profit: ₹7,075 crore
- Adjusted PAT: ₹2,562 crore
- Revenue: ₹15,805 crore
- EBITDA: ₹3,640 crore
- Margin: 23.3% (↓)
- Volume Growth: 4%
Operational Performance & Strategy
Additionally, HUL disclosed a ₹113 crore one-time extraordinary cost associated with the new labor regulations’ implementation, which went into force last year.
The FMCG giant’s operational revenue increased by more than 4% year over year to ₹15,805 crore in Q3 FY26 from ₹15,146 crore in the same period last year. While EBITDA margin fell 50 basis points to 23.3%, EBITDA climbed 2% year over year to ₹3,640 crore.
“During the quarter, favorable policy measures supported demand trends that showed early indications of recovery. In this context, we produced a competitive performance with 4% Underlying Volume Growth and 6% Revenue Growth.
According to CEO and Managing Director Priya Nair, “We continued to establish desirability at scale with our brands, accelerate market expansion in high-growth demand categories, and improve our skills to scale Channels of the Future with a dedicated organization for Quick commerce.”
Conclusion
All eyes are now on HUL’s April 30 board meeting, where earnings performance, future outlook, and dividend announcements will play a crucial role in shaping investor sentiment.
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