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₹15,496 Cr
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HUL reported a resilient Q1 FY24 with underlying sales growth of 7% (UVG 3%) on a high base, despite a challenging operating environment. EBITDA margin improved 40 bps YoY to 23.6%, while PAT grew 8% to INR 2,472 crore. More than 75% of the business gained market share. The company is navigating a transition period as commodity inflation moderates, leading to price reductions and increased competitive intensity. Management expects price growth to be near flat or marginally negative in the next couple of quarters, with volume-led growth. Rural recovery is underway but weather risks (El Niño) remain a key watch. The focus is on rebuilding gross margins and investing in A&P to maintain share of voice. Risk: delayed volume recovery due to trade destocking and consumer pantry adjustments.
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Guidance to track
- If commodities remain at current levels, HUL expects price growth to be near flat or marginally negative, with growth fully led by volume.
- Management expects to sustain volume growth momentum despite transition, supported by price reductions and A&P investments.
- Focus on rebuilding gross margins and investing competitively behind A&P; EBITDA margin will be an outcome.
Risks flagged
- El Niño has set in early, potentially impacting the latter part of the monsoon, which could affect rural demand and agri output.
- Moderating commodity prices have led to increased competition from small/regional players, particularly in mass segments and specific regions.
- Trade destocking of high-priced inventory and consumer pantry adjustments may delay volume recovery by 2-3 quarters.
- Coffee, cereals, and cleaning powder continue to see high inflation, impacting margins in the Foods & Refreshment segment.
Key quotes
- We've delivered this quarter a resilient and competitive performance, which was again marked by challenging operating environment.
- If commodities remain where they are, we expect our price growth to be near flat or marginally negative.
- The only single biggest risk we called out is weather.
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