Colgate-Palmolive Q2 Results Preview: Profit likely to fall 17%, margin may shrink
Published on 22/10/2025 07:16 PM
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Q2 Results FY26 Preview, Expectations: As India's corporate earnings season unfolds, consumer goods major Colgate-Palmolive (India) is scheduled to announce its quarterly financial results. The company's performance will be closely watched by investors and analysts as it navigates through a challenging operating environment marked by GST rate cuts and inventory adjustments.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) will announce its second quarter results for fiscal year 2026 on October 23, 2025. The quarterly numbers are expected to reflect significant headwinds faced by the oral care segment during the period.
According to Zee Business research, analysts anticipate a weak performance from the FMCG giant, with expectations of a 5-6 per cent decline in toothpaste volumes and an 8 per cent drop in value terms compared to the previous year.
The company's results are likely to be impacted by the GST rate cut implemented on 95 per cent of its product portfolio, which has affected pricing dynamics across the board.
Revenue growth is expected to remain under pressure due to inventory destocking by distributors and retailers. Additionally, margins are projected to contract on account of higher advertising expenditure and operational costs as the company invests in brand building and market retention strategies.
According to Zee Business research, Colgate-Palmolive (India) is estimated to register revenue of Rs 1,535 crore for the September quarter, marking a year-on-year decline of 5.2 per cent. Its net profit is estimated to fall 17 per cent to Rs 328 crore.
The analysts peg its second-quarter EBITDA at Rs 458 crore and margin at 29.8 per cent, marking a decline of 90 basis points compared to the year-ago period.
Raw material cost trends and commentary on new product launches will be important aspects to monitor during the earnings announcement.
Abhay Shukla is a Senior Sub-Editor at Zee Business, where he covers the stock markets, corporate news, personal finance, technology, and auto sectors.
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