Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. reported its financial results for the first quarter of FY26, showing a dip in both profit and revenue compared to the same period last year.
The company’s net profit dropped by 11.8% year-on-year to ₹321 crore, down from ₹364 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from operations also fell 2.2% to ₹1,434 crore, compared to ₹1,496.7 crore in the previous year’s quarter.
EBITDA stood at ₹453 crore, a decline of 10.8% from ₹508.3 crore YoY. EBITDA margin contracted to 31.6% from 34% last year, reflecting some pressure on profitability.
Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, “Our Q1 results reflect persistent headwinds from tough operating conditions on account of subdued urban demand and elevated competition intensity. The current quarter performance is also influenced by cycling a high base from the previous year; Net Sales grew at 12% CAGR in the base year same period (Q1 FY23-Q1 FY25). We continued to work towards execution of our strategic priorities. We have made good strides in category premiumization, with our premium portfolio delivering strong revenue growth. We also prioritized brand investment, leveraging our healthy profit margins. We expect to navigate the current challenges and anticipate a gradual recovery in the back half of the year.”
Shares of Colgate-Palmolive (India) traded mildly lower after the results announcement, reflecting investor caution over the muted performance. The stock opened at ₹2,396.50, touched a high of ₹2,403.90, and slipped to a low of ₹2,352.00 during the session. It remains closer to its 52-week low of ₹2,311.50, while the 52-week high stands at ₹3,890.00.
