Hindustan Unilever stock falls 1 percent while detergent prices rise
Published on 10/08/2026 at 09:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hindustan Unilever stock (ISIN INE030A01027) was trading at INR 1,846.70 on the NSE on October 8, 2026, at 1:17 p.m. IST, down 1.00 percent from the previous close. The immediate company update is a series of detergent price increases covering Wheel, Surf Excel and Rin, according to NDTV Profit on October 7, 2026.
Detergent prices move higher
The reported increases range from 2.2 percent to 7.1 percent across multiple pack sizes. The changes affect several products for the second, third or fourth time this year, making pricing and volume response important ahead of the next results.
Hindustan Unilever's next board meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, when the company will consider unaudited results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, as well as a possible interim dividend, NDTV Profit reported on October 7, 2026.
Revenue grows, margin pressure persists
In Q1 FY27, revenue increased 10.1 percent year over year to INR 173.41 billion, while operating profit rose 8.4 percent to INR 39.47 billion, according to DSIJ in its July 29, 2026 report.
Adjusted profit after tax grew 9.3 percent to INR 27.31 billion, but reported profit declined 2.2 percent to INR 26.80 billion because of exceptional items. EBITDA margin was 22.8 percent, down from 23.4 percent a year earlier, while management retained guidance of 22.5 percent to 23.5 percent, according to DSIJ.
Consensus target sits above the stock
The analyst consensus is Buy among 39 analysts, with 27 Buy ratings, 9 Holds and 3 Sells. Investing.com lists an average 12-month target of INR 2,412.32, a high of INR 2,820 and a low of INR 1,804; the average target lies 30.6 percent above the October 8 trading price, according to Investing.com.
Stock remains near yearly low
Hindustan Unilever was trading at INR 1,846.70 on the NSE on October 8, 2026, with a 52-week range of INR 1,826.90 to INR 2,667.20 and a market capitalization of INR 4.3 trillion. The combination of price increases, volume execution and the October 28 results date gives the next report particular importance for the stock.
Hindustan Unilever stock facts
- Company: Hindustan Unilever Limited
- ISIN: INE030A01027
- Ticker: HINDUNILVR.NS
- Trading venue: NSE
- Price (as of October 8, 2026, 1:17 p.m. IST): INR 1,846.70
- Market capitalization: INR 4.3 trillion (as of October 8, 2026)
- 52-week range: INR 1,826.90-2,667.20 (as of October 8, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Non-Cyclicals / Personal and Household Products and Services
Upcoming dates for Hindustan Unilever stock
- October 28, 2026: Q2 FY27 and half-year results, with interim dividend consideration
