Colgate-Palmolive India

Colgate is prioritising premiumisation and volume growth, but higher advertising and promotional spending could moderate operating margins as it steps up brand investments

Jefferies noted that the company's premium portfolio is growing 6 times faster than the overall portfolio, with revenue share now at 2.5 times versus CY21.

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd (CPIL) on Thursday reported 7 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 343.08 crore for June quarter FY27 helped by volume growth from toothpaste portfolio and expansion in margins. In the year-ago period, the profit was Rs 320.62 crore, according to a regulatory filing from the oral hygiene product maker. Sales were up 12 per cent to Rs 1,590.56 crore in the June quarter of FY27.Total expenses were up 13.8 per cent to Rs 1,160.57 crore. Total income, including other income, was Rs 1,626.10 crore, up 12 per cent year-on-year. MD & CEO Prabha Narasimhan said there was a continued growth momentum across the entire portfolio. "Our toothpaste portfolio achieved robust, high-single-digit volume growth, driven by stellar performance in premium toothpaste, alongside a sustained growth in our core portfolio," she said. CPIL continued to maintain a healthy margin profile led by cost savings and strict financial discipline. Gross margin reached 69.7 per cent in Q1 FY27

Colgate-Palmolive India will sharpen leadership, improve operational efficiency and expand digital capabilities as it targets sustainable growth and wider market reach by 2030

Despite global uncertainties, subpar monsoon outlook and volatile commodity prices, FMCG firms have given resilient outlook for FY27 with H2FY27 expected to be better versus H1FY27, say analysts.

Colgate-Palmolive India reports largely flat Q4 net profit due to GST-related charges and restructuring costs, while revenue rises 9.1 per cent year-on-year

Colgate-Palmolive has broken below a rising trendline support and continues to trade below key moving averages, indicating a weak structure, says Kunal Kamble of Bonanza.

For Q4, the brokerage expects Marico to lead the HPC segment with around 20 per cent sales growth, followed by 9-10 per cent growth for Dabur India and Godrej Consumer Products

Analysts largely agree that the toothpaste major's volumes and revenue were hit by a 'double whammy' of GST rate cuts and intensifying competition, with limited signs of a near-term recovery.

FMCG Stock Today: Technical charts show that Hindustan Unilever and Nestle India seem to be favourably placed; while Colgate Palmolive stock can decline up to 7% from here.

Colgate's board approved an interim dividend of ₹24 per share, with a record date of November 3 and payment to be made on November 19

Motilal Oswal continues to favour leading staples companies, including HUL, GCPL and Marico, as beneficiaries of renewed consumption momentum.

Consumer goods company Dabur, valued at $11 billion, took out a front-page newspaper advertisement this week carrying photos of unbranded toothpaste packs that resemble Colgate packaging

Bata India, Trent, Colgate stocks are seen nearing the long-term 200-DMA after a gap of up to 9 months; tech charts suggest these 3 stocks can potentially gain up to 12% from here.

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Total expenses stood at ₹1,020.05 crore, marginally lower than ₹1,030.86 crore a year ago but up from ₹1,003.95 crore in the previous quarter

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The company's net sales in Latin America, a major revenue contributing region, fell 7.2 per cent and dropped 1 per cent in North America. On an adjusted basis, its profit of 91 cents per share