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Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is scheduled to release its Q3FY25 results today, 22 January 2025, after 6 PM. Analysts anticipate muted growth amid challenging market conditions. Revenue may grow by around 2% year-on-year (YoY), while profit after tax (PAT) could rise by a modest 3% YoY. Underlying volume growth is estimated to remain at 1%, potentially impacted by price hikes in soaps and tea.
Urban Demand Weakness: Urban markets may continue to face pressure, although rural demand appears to be gradually improving.
Price Adjustments: Modest price hikes in key categories might dampen overall volume growth.
Adverse Product Mix: A shift towards smaller pack sizes and subdued seasonal demand could limit revenue growth.
Higher Input Costs: Increases in palm oil and agricultural commodity prices may weigh on margins.
Health and Hygiene: Growth may reach 3.5% YoY.
Beauty and Personal Care: Expected to grow by 2.75% YoY.
Food and Refreshments: Revenue might rise by around 2% YoY.
Gross margins may contract by approximately 115 basis points YoY to 50.3%.
EBITDA margins are expected to stabilise around 23%, aided by cost-saving measures.
Key areas of investor focus include:
Consumer response to reformulated Lux and Lifebuoy products.
Updates on rural vs urban demand trends.
Insights into competitive positioning and future strategies.
HUL’s Q3 results are expected to reflect the challenges of weak urban demand and rising costs. Investors will be keen on management’s commentary regarding market recovery and margin outlook for the coming quarters.
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