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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Q3FY26
30 Jan 2026, 12:58PM

  • Colgate’s standalone revenue grew by 1.7% y-o-y to Rs. 1,486 crore, against our expectation of Rs. 1,499 crore. Core portfolio reported early positive signs, while premium segment sustained strong performance. Both urban and rural trade channels experienced improved momentum throughout the quarter.
  • Gross margin stood stable y-o-y at 70%, while OPM fell by 134 bps y-o-y to 29.7%, missing our expectation of 30.6%, largely due to negative operating leverage.
  • Operating profit fell by 2.7% y-o-y to Rs. 442 crore and adjusted PAT declined by 2.8% y-o-y to Rs. 314 crore; versus our expectation of Rs. 326 crore. Exceptional items includes impact of labour code changes and interest on income tax refund. Reported PAT stood flat y-o-y at Rs. 324 crore.
  • View: We will review our earnings estimates and come out with a detailed report soon. Currently we have a Buy rating on the stock. 

Results (Standalone)                                                                         Rs. crore

Particulars

Q3FY26

Q3FY25

y-o-y (%)

Q2FY26

q-o-q (%)

Net revenue

1,486.1

1,461.8

1.7

1,519.5

-2.2

Operating profit

442.0

454.4

-2.7

465.4

-5.0

Adjusted PAT

313.8

322.8

-2.8

327.5

-4.2

Extra-ordinary items

10.0

0.0

-

0.0

-

Reported PAT

323.9

322.8

0.3

327.5

-1.1

Adjusted EPS

11.5

11.9

-2.8

12.0

-4.2

 

 

 

bps

 

bps

GPM (%)

70.0

69.9

6

69.5

52

OPM (%)

29.7

31.1

-134

30.6

-89

NPM (%)

28.4

29.6

-117

29.1

-69

Tax rate (%)

21.8

22.1

-29

21.6

24

 

Actual vs estimates                                                   Rs. crore

Particulars

Q3FY26

Q3FY26E

Var (%)

Total Revenue

1,486.1

1,499.4

-0.9

Operating Profit

442.0

459.1

-3.7

Adjusted PAT

313.8

325.6

-3.6

 

 

 

bps

GPM (%)

70.0

69.5

47

OPM (%)

29.7

30.6

-87

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