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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Q2 25/26 earnings summary

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Q2 25/26 earnings summary23 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net sales for Q2 FY26 were Rs. 1,507 crore, down 6.3% year-over-year but up 6.1% sequentially from Q1 FY26, reflecting a tough quarter impacted by GST-led disruptions and a high growth base in the prior year.

  • Net profit after tax for the quarter was Rs. 328 crore, compared to Rs. 395 crore in the same period last year; excluding one-time tax refund interest in the base year, profit declined by 7.2%.

  • The company declared a first interim dividend of Rs. 24 per share, totaling Rs. 652.8 crore, to be paid from November 19, 2025.

  • GST rates on the oral care portfolio were reduced from 18% to 5%, causing transitory disruptions at distributors and retailers.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue from operations for Q2 FY26 was Rs. 1,50,724 lakh, down from Rs. 1,60,921 lakh in Q2 FY25; six-month revenue was Rs. 2,92,788 lakh, down from Rs. 3,09,497 lakh year-over-year.

  • Net profit for Q2 FY26 was Rs. 32,751 lakh, compared to Rs. 39,505 lakh in Q2 FY25; six-month net profit was Rs. 64,813 lakh, down from Rs. 75,903 lakh year-over-year.

  • Basic and diluted EPS for Q2 FY26 was Rs. 12.04, compared to Rs. 14.52 in Q2 FY25.

  • Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025, stood at Rs. 1,30,572 lakh, up from Rs. 66,810 lakh at March 31, 2025.

  • Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was Rs. 99,694 lakh.

Outlook and guidance

  • Management expects a gradual recovery in performance in the second half of the year, following transitory disruptions and cycling a high base.

  • Continued focus on brand investments and execution of the Funding The Growth program to maintain margin resilience.

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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. is a consumer goods company specializing in oral care, personal care, and household hygiene products. The company offers a range of toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and personal care items under the Colgate and Palmolive brands. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and its shares are listed on the BSE.

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