Godrej Consumer Products Q3 FY26 Results: Net profit flat, revenue up 8.8%; declares 500% dividend - Check record date

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) on Friday reported a year-on-year increase in revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, while net profit remained largely flat, according to its regulatory filing.

Revenue from operations rose 8.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 4,099.12 crore in the December quarter, compared with Rs 3,768.43 crore in the corresponding period last year. Total income for the quarter increased 7.9 per cent to Rs 4,155.01 crore from Rs 3,851.53 crore a year ago.

Net profit for the quarter stood at Rs 497.91 crore, marginally lower by 0.1 per cent compared with Rs 498.31 crore reported in the year-ago period. Total expenses rose 6.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,364.03 crore from Rs 3,164.09 crore.

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On a consolidated basis, the company said Q3 FY26 sales grew 9 per cent in rupee terms and 7 per cent in constant currency terms year-on-year, supported by underlying volume growth of 7 per cent. Consolidated EBITDA margins for the quarter stood at 21.6 per cent, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16 per cent.

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The company has also declared Rs 5 per share (500 per cent on equity shares of face value of Re. 1 each) for the Financial Year 2025-26.

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The record date for ascertaining the names of the shareholders who will be entitled to receive the said dividend is Friday, January 30, 2026. The dividend will be paid on or before Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Godrej Consumer Products: Standalone Results

The standalone India business delivered underlying volume growth of 9 per cent during the quarter, while sales increased 11 per cent year-on-year. Indonesia operations reported mid-single-digit underlying volume growth, while sales declined 3 per cent in both constant currency and rupee terms on a year-on-year basis.

Africa, USA and Middle East operations recorded sales growth of 19 per cent in rupee terms and 8 per cent in constant currency terms compared with the same quarter last year.

Commenting on the performance, Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products Limited, said Q3 FY26 was a quarter of strong and broad-based performance, aligned with the company’s expectations and strategic priorities.

He said consolidated revenues grew 9 per cent in rupee terms, supported by underlying volume growth of 7 per cent, while EBITDA grew 16 per cent with margins at 21.6 per cent. He added that net profit before exceptionals and one-offs grew 14 per cent year-on-year.

The company said its standalone India business reported sales growth of 11 per cent to Rs 2,484 crore in Q3 FY26, supported by underlying volume growth of 9 per cent. EBITDA for the India business grew 22 per cent year-on-year to Rs 616 crore during the quarter.

Godrej Consumer Products: Segment-wise Results

In the Home Care segment, GCPL reported value growth of 12 per cent during the quarter. The Household Insecticides category recorded growth, supported by performance in electrics and incense sticks, while the non-mosquito portfolio also delivered growth. The category was impacted by severe winter conditions during the quarter.

Air Fresheners continued to record strong growth and market share gains, while Fabric Care maintained robust growth momentum, supported by the performance of Godrej Fab and Ezee. The company also launched Godrej Spic Toilet Cleaner in Tamil Nadu, which saw initial consumer traction.

The Personal Care segment reported growth of 7 per cent during the quarter. Personal Wash showed improvement, supported by affordability following the GST reduction and stable commodity prices.

Hair Colour continued to deliver growth and market share gains across crème and shampoo hair colour categories. Perfumes and deodorants reported steady performance, led by perfumes.

The company said its acquisition of Muuchstac was completed on November 10, with operations fully live during the quarter.

In Indonesia, the company said pricing pressures continued during the quarter, although early signs of stabilisation were visible. The business delivered underlying volume growth of 5 per cent, led by shampoo, hair colour and baby care.

Sales declined 3 per cent year-on-year in both rupee and constant currency terms, while EBITDA grew 2 per cent due to cost discipline.

The Africa, USA and Middle East business reported strong performance, with sales growth of 19 per cent in rupee terms and EBITDA growth of 18 per cent during the quarter. Growth was led by Hair Fashion and the scale-up of air fresheners, with Aer Pocket reporting strong traction across markets.