Colgate-Palmolive (India) (500830) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 12% year-over-year net sales growth for Q1 FY27, with broad-based double-digit domestic growth.

• Net profit after tax rose to Rs. 343 Crore, up from Rs. 321 Crore year-over-year; adjusted net profit growth was 11% excluding one-offs and exceptional items.

• Maintained strong margin profile, supported by cost savings and disciplined financial management.

• Innovation and premiumization drove robust volume growth, especially in premium toothpaste and new product launches.

Financial highlights

• Net sales for Q1 FY27 reached Rs. 1,591 Crore, up from Rs. 1,421 Crore in Q1 FY26.

• Net profit after tax for the quarter was Rs. 343 Crore, compared to Rs. 321 Crore in the prior year.

• Gross margin improved to 69.7%, a year-over-year increase of 110 basis points.

• Basic and diluted EPS for the quarter was Rs. 12.61, up from Rs. 11.79 year-over-year.

• Total comprehensive income for the quarter was Rs. 34,308 Lakhs.

Outlook and guidance

• Expects sustainable growth driven by science-backed products and continued investment in advertising.

• Focus remains on margin management through cost savings and calibrated pricing amidst commodity price volatility.