Colgate-Palmolive (India) (500830) Q2 24/25 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue from operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, rose 10.0% year-over-year; six-month revenue increased 11.4% over the prior year period.

• Net profit for the quarter was ₹39,505 lakhs, up from ₹34,005 lakhs in the same quarter last year.

• A first interim dividend of ₹24 per share, totaling ₹65,277 lakhs, was declared for FY 2024-25.

Financial highlights

• Quarterly revenue from operations reached ₹160,921 lakhs, compared to ₹146,238 lakhs a year ago.

• Profit before tax for the quarter was ₹53,045 lakhs, up from ₹45,781 lakhs year-over-year.

• Basic and diluted EPS for the quarter stood at ₹14.52, compared to ₹12.50 in the prior year quarter.

• Other income for the quarter included ₹5,646 lakhs from interest on income tax refunds.

Outlook and guidance

• The company continues to focus on its core Personal Care (including Oral Care) segment.