Colgate-Palmolive (India) (500830) Q2 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q2 FY27 net sales grew 12.2% YoY, the second consecutive quarter of double-digit domestic growth; toothpaste delivered high-single-digit volume expansion, led by premium toothpaste and Colgate MaxFresh.

• Broad-based momentum across brands and distribution channels accompanied higher brand-building and premiumisation investment.

Financial highlights

• Q2 net sales were Rs 1,692 crore vs Rs 1,507 crore YoY; sales growth was 12.2%.

• Q2 net profit was Rs 342 crore vs Rs 328 crore; excluding one-offs and exceptional items, PAT grew 5.5% YoY, excluding the GST-related inverted duty structure charge.

• H1 sales were Rs 3,282 crore vs Rs 2,928 crore, up 12.1% YoY; H1 net profit was Rs 685 crore vs Rs 648 crore.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects robust growth, anchored by a science-backed portfolio tailored to consumer needs and strategic advertising investment.

• Continued cost savings and calibrated pricing are intended to manage commodity cost fluctuations while supporting brand investment.