Hindustan Unilever Ltd reported a strong Q4 FY26

$HINDUNILVR reported a strong Q4 FY26, with profit up 21% year-on-year to ₹2,464 crore, even though the stock fell more than 4% after the results as investors weighed the outlook. Reuters noted that the company is using cost cuts and price increases to offset higher input costs and geopolitical pressure, indicating active margin management. Earlier market commentary also pointed to commodity inflation supporting a rally in the stock ahead of the results.