Unilever Consumer Care posts Tk 24cr profit in Q2

Unilever Consumer Care Ltd's profit grew in the second quarter of 2025, driven by operating efficiency and higher finance income despite the reimposition of technology and trademark royalties.

The fast-moving consumer goods company reported a profit of Tk 24.33 crore in the April-June quarter, up 28 percent year-on-year.  

According to the recently published financial statements, the company's earnings per share stood at Tk 12.62 for the quarter, compared to Tk 9.83 a year earlier.

The multinational said its improvement was driven by better operating efficiency, a one-time gain from reassessing past obligations for technology and trademark royalties, and smart cash investments that led to much higher net finance income.

However, its performance for the first half of the year weakened as the company's EPS fell to Tk 19.78 in the January-June period from Tk 21.44 of the same period of previous year.

Unilever's net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) was negative Tk 23.57 for the six-month period, compared to a positive Tk 5.83 a year earlier. 

The company attributed the decline in NOCFPS to the settlement of all outstanding usance payable at sight (UPAS) letters of credit, which led to significant cash outflows without new UPAS facilities being availed.

Unilever also said its net asset value per share declined due to the payment of the FY2024 dividend during the first half of 2025.

As of June 30, sponsors and directors held 92.80 percent of the company's shares, institutional investors 3.50 percent, foreign investors 0.11 percent, and the general public 3.59 percent, according to Dhaka Stock Exchange data.