Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Colgate-Palmolive India Q1 Profit Rises 6.9%
Colgate-Palmolive (India) recently announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027.
The company made ₹343.08 crore in profit, which is 6.9% more than last year.
Their total income was ₹1,626.10 crore, and they spent ₹1,160.57 crore on expenses.
The company's profit before tax was ₹462.19 crore, and each share of the company is worth ₹12.61.
The CEO, Prabha Narasimhan, said the company did well because of strong sales, especially in premium toothpaste.
They also saved costs and plan to keep investing in advertising to grow more.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) reported a 6.9% increase in net profit to ₹343.08 crore for Q1 FY27.
Revenue from operations grew by 12% to ₹1,590.56 crore.
Total income reached ₹1,626.10 crore, while total expenses were ₹1,160.57 crore.
Profit before tax increased by 7% to ₹462.19 crore.
The company's gross margin improved to 69.7%, up 110 basis points year-on-year.
- Who
- Colgate-Palmolive (India)
- What
- Reported a 6.9% increase in net profit and a 12% increase in revenue for Q1 FY27
- When
- First quarter ended 30 June 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Due to strong growth momentum across the portfolio and sustained growth in the core portfolio
Positive Growth Outlook
Cost Concerns
Financial Performance
Positive Growth Outlook
The company reported strong financial performance with a 6.9% increase in net profit and a 12% increase in revenue, indicating robust growth.
Cost Concerns
The company faced higher expenses and exceptional items, which could impact future profitability.
- Net Profit
- ₹343.08 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹320.62 crore (Q1 FY26)
- Revenue from Operations
- ₹1,590.56 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,420.64 crore (Q1 FY26)
- Total Income
- ₹1,626.10 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,452.00 crore (Q1 FY26)
- Total Expenses
- ₹1,160.57 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,020.05 crore (Q1 FY26)
- Profit Before Tax
- ₹462.19 crore (Q1 FY27) vs ₹431.95 crore (Q1 FY26)
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- ₹12.61 (Q1 FY27) vs ₹11.79 (Q1 FY26)
- Gross Margin
- 69.7% (Q1 FY27) vs 68.6% (Q1 FY26)
- Exceptional Items
- ₹3.34 crore (Q1 FY27)
