Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd shares slipped more than 3% on Friday after the company announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26. As of 9:25 AM, the shares were trading 3.37% lower at Rs 2,209.80.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Colgate-Palmolive reported revenue from operations of ₹1,507.24 crore, a 6% year-on-year (YoY) decline from ₹1,609.21 crore in Q2 FY25. However, revenue was up 6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) compared to ₹1,420.64 crore in Q1 FY26, indicating gradual recovery in sales momentum.
Including other income, the company’s total income stood at ₹1,534.53 crore for Q2 FY26.
On the profitability front, net profit (PAT) came in at ₹327.51 crore, marking a 17% decline YoY from ₹395.05 crore in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, profit showed a modest 2% rise from ₹320.62 crore in Q1 FY26.
Profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter stood at ₹442.28 crore, compared to ₹530.45 crore in Q2 FY25, reflecting continued cost pressures and reduced advertising spends versus last year.
Total expenses came in at ₹1,092.25 crore, compared to ₹1,164.64 crore in the year-ago quarter. The company’s advertising and promotion (A&P) expenses stood at ₹225.10 crore, highlighting its focus on balancing brand visibility with cost optimization.
On a half-yearly basis, Colgate-Palmolive reported total income of ₹2,986.53 crore, down from ₹3,215.20 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
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