Colgate-Palmolive Q2 profit down 17% to ₹327.5 crore, interim dividend announced; check record date

Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd reported a 17% decline in its profit after tax to ₹327.51 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as compared to ₹395.05 crore a year back.

Its total income fell 9.47% to ₹1,534.53 crore in the quarter under review as against ₹1,695.09 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) was down 6.4% to ₹465 crore in the latest September quarter. In the year-ago period, it stood at ₹497 crore. EBITDA margin was at 30.63% vs 30.71% a year back

Colgate-Palmolive announces interim dividend; check record date

The company's Board of Directors also declared a first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The total dividend payout to the shareholders will be ₹652.8 Crore and will be paid on and from November 19, 2025. The record date has been fixed as October 31.

Prabha Narasimhan, the firm's Managing Director and CEO, said, During the quarter, GST rates on our entire oral care portfolio were reduced from 18% to 5%. We welcome this move by the government, as this is a timely step in boosting consumer confidence while recognising oral health as a growing priority. We worked closely with all our customers to pass on lower prices to consumers from the effective date."

She said that the second-quarter earnings reflect the transitory disruption at retailers and distributors across channels caused by the goods and services tax (GST) revision.

"Despite topline headwinds, we remain committed to our long term strategic goals and continue to prioritize brand investments. The premium portfolio continued strong growth momentum led by Colgate Visible White Purple, our advanced whitening toothpaste. In Q2, we introduced Palmolive's newest Moments body wash range, curated for distinct bathing moments during your day," Narasimhan added.

The results were announced post-market hours. The stock settled 1.74% higher at ₹2,300 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).