Gillette India Q3 Results: Operating performance strong, healthy dividend declared

Gillette India Ltd. reported a strong set of numbers for the December quarter, with net profit rising 37% year-on-year to ₹172.4 crore, compared with ₹126 crore in the same period last year, aided by healthy volume growth and operating leverage.Revenue from operations increased by 15.2% from last year to ₹790 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹685 crore a year ago. Operating performance improved significantly, with Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) increasing by 36% to ₹248.2 crore, compared with ₹182.4 crore in the year-ago quarter.
As a result, EBITDA margin expanded to 31.4% from 26.6% last year, reflecting improved cost efficiencies and a favourable product mix.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a net profit of ₹461.8 crore, compared with ₹374.9 crore in the year-ago period, while revenue rose to ₹2,307.5 crore from ₹2,112.7 crore last year.Also read: Canara Bank Q3 Results: Stock falls 5% after core income misses estimates, margins under pressure

Segment-wise, the grooming business continued to drive performance, with revenue of ₹647.1 crore, while the oral care segment contributed ₹142.9 crore. Segment profitability remained strong, supported by sustained demand and brand investments.

The board of directors also declared an interim dividend of ₹180 per equity share, including a one-time special dividend of ₹60 per share, for FY26. The record date has been fixed as February 4, 2026, and the dividend will be paid on or before February 26, 2026.

Shares of Gillette India gained as much as 5% after the earnings announcement, and are currently trading 3.7% higher at ₹8,162.5. The stock is down 6% in the last 12 months.