Highlights
- Hindustan Unilever shares rose 0.89% during Thursday's trading session on the NSE.
- The company reported consolidated net profit of INR 2,99,400 lakh for March 2026 quarter.
- The stock remains below its one-year, three-year and five-year return benchmarks.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (NSE:HINDUNILVR) ended the trading session on June 25, 2026, at INR 2,177.00, up INR 19.20 or 0.89% from the previous close. The stock's official closing price stood at INR 2,174.20, compared with the previous close of INR 2,157.80.
The stock opened at INR 2,161.00 and moved between an intraday high of INR 2,200.90 and a low of INR 2,161.00. The volume weighted average price (VWAP) for the session stood at INR 2,182.81.
Trading Activity and Market Capitalisation
Hindustan Unilever recorded traded volume of 18.98 lakh shares during the session, with a traded value of INR 414.35 crore.
The company's total market capitalisation stood at INR 5,11,506.02 crore, while its free-float market capitalisation was INR 1,92,648.00 crore. The stock reported an impact cost of 0.02%, and 60.00% of the traded quantity was marked for delivery.
The company is a constituent of the NIFTY 50 index and continues to trade in the EQ series with T0 settlement.
Stock Performance Across Timeframes
Hindustan Unilever has recorded mixed performance across different investment periods. Over the past week, the stock declined 0.80%, while the NIFTY 50 gained 0.18%.
During the past month, the stock slipped 1.47%, compared with a 0.60% gain in the benchmark index. On a year-to-date basis, Hindustan Unilever declined 6.28%, compared with an 8.00% decline in the NIFTY 50.
The stock has declined 4.55% over the past year. Over the last three years, it has fallen 17.91%, while the five-year return stands at -11.09%. The shares touched a 52-week high of INR 2,750.00 on September 4, 2025, while the 52-week low of INR 2,022.50 was recorded on April 2, 2026.
March 2026 Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Hindustan Unilever reported audited consolidated total income of INR 16,61,500 lakh. Consolidated profit before tax stood at INR 3,92,800 lakh, while consolidated net profit came in at INR 2,99,400 lakh. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was INR 12.76.
On a standalone basis, total income stood at INR 15,99,600 lakh. Standalone profit before tax was INR 3,83,400 lakh, while net profit was INR 2,93,000 lakh. Standalone earnings per share was INR 12.50.
Valuation Snapshot
Hindustan Unilever operates in the diversified FMCG industry and has been listed on the National Stock Exchange since July 6, 1995.
According to exchange data, the stock is trading at a symbol price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.21, while the adjusted P/E stands at 47.39.
Key Risks
- Rising input costs may affect operating margins.
- Consumer demand trends may influence sales growth.
- Intense competition could impact market share.
- Changes in commodity prices may affect profitability.
Summary
Hindustan Unilever shares gained 0.89% on June 25, 2026, although the stock remains below its one-year, three-year and five-year performance benchmarks. The company reported consolidated net profit of INR 2,99,400 lakh for the March 2026 quarter. Hindustan Unilever continues to be a constituent of the NIFTY 50 index with a market capitalisation of more than INR 5.11 lakh crore.
FAQs
Q: What was Hindustan Unilever's share price on June 25, 2026?
A: Hindustan Unilever ended the trading session at INR 2,177.00, while the official closing price was INR 2,174.20.
Q: What were Hindustan Unilever's March 2026 quarterly financial results?
A: The company reported consolidated total income of INR 16,61,500 lakh and consolidated net profit of INR 2,99,400 lakh.
Q: How has Hindustan Unilever stock performed in 2026?
A: Hindustan Unilever shares have declined 6.28% on a year-to-date basis while outperforming the NIFTY 50's 8.00% decline.