Colgate-Palmolive India stock set for INR 24 interim dividend

Published on 11/13/2026 at 01:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Colgate-Palmolive India stock is in focus after a strong September quarter. Sales growth stayed in double digits, while higher brand spending squeezed EBITDA margin.

Quarterly growth meets margin pressure

Colgate-Palmolive India reported stronger September-quarter sales and profit year over year.
Higher brand-building and premiumisation spending contributed to a lower EBITDA margin.
The company is scheduled to begin its interim dividend payment on November 19, 2026.

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Colgate-Palmolive India reported stronger quarterly sales and profit on October 22, 2026, according to Moneycontrol. The report covered the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Sales momentum continues

Net profit rose 4.2 percent year over year to INR 342 crore from INR 328 crore. Revenue from operations increased 12.2 percent to INR 1,705.7 crore, while net sales reached about INR 1,692 crore compared with INR 1,507 crore a year earlier.

The toothpaste portfolio delivered high-single-digit volume growth, supported by the premium range and Colgate MaxFresh. Moneycontrol reported that the company increased spending on brand building and premiumisation during the quarter.

Margins remain the key watchpoint

EBITDA increased 1.9 percent year over year to INR 474 crore from INR 465 crore. The EBITDA margin nevertheless declined to 28 percent from 31 percent, showing that operating costs and investment spending grew faster than earnings.

Gross margin expanded by 40 basis points to 69.6 percent. Management said it plans to address commodity-cost volatility through cost savings and calibrated pricing while continuing to invest in products and advertising.

Dividend date approaches

The board approved an interim dividend of INR 24 per share for fiscal 2026-27. Shareholders recorded on November 2, 2026, are eligible, and payment is scheduled to begin on November 19, 2026.