New Delhi, July 31 -- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is set to announce its June-quarter earnings (Q1FY26) on Thursday, with analysts projecting volume growth of 2-4% amid tepid demand and a weak seasonal backdrop.

A Bloomberg poll of 11 analysts estimates Q1FY26 consolidated profit at Rs.2,610 crore on revenue of Rs.16,080 crore. Standalone profit is expected at Rs.2,580 crore, with standalone revenue at Rs.15,960 crore.

Nuvama Institutional Equities expects HUL's underlying consolidated volumes to rise 3-4% year-on-year (YoY). Motilal Oswal projects a 3% increase in domestic volumes. Jefferies forecasts revenue growth to reflect 2% volume growth and 1% pricing growth, aided by price hikes in soaps and tea taken in the previous quarter....