Colgate-Palmolive (India) (500830) Q3 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for Q3 FY26 grew 1.4% year-over-year to Rs. 1,473 Crore, with net profit after tax at Rs. 324 Crore, up 2.3% excluding exceptional items related to labour code changes.

• Growth was driven by strong performance in the premium segment and recovery in both urban and rural channels post-GST rate changes.

• Brand investments were accelerated, particularly in the premium oral care segment, with new product launches supporting innovation.

Financial highlights

• Gross margin for Q3 FY26 was 69.7%, up 50 bps sequentially from the previous quarter.

• Net profit for Q3 FY26 was Rs. 32,386 Lakhs, compared to Rs. 32,278 Lakhs in Q3 FY25.

• Basic and diluted EPS for the quarter was Rs. 11.91, compared to Rs. 11.87 in the same quarter last year.

• Total income for Q3 FY26 was Rs. 1,52,541 Lakhs, up from Rs. 1,48,224 Lakhs in Q3 FY25.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects growth momentum to accelerate, supported by improving demand and continued focus on premiumisation and execution.