Godrej Consumer Products Limited Q3 FY2026 Results
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Detailed Analysis
Sentiment
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Executive Summary
Godrej Consumer Products Q3 FY2026: Revenue ₹4,099.12 Cr (vs ₹3,768.43 Cr YoY), PAT ₹497.91 Cr (vs ₹498.31 Cr YoY)
In Q3 FY2026 Godrej Consumer Products reported consolidated Revenue from Operations of ₹4,099.12 Cr, up from ₹3,768.43 Cr in Q3 FY2025, while consolidated Profit after Tax was ₹497.91 Cr versus ₹498.31 Cr in Q3 FY2025. Profit before Tax increased to ₹699.98 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹681.70 Cr in Q3 FY2025 despite an Exceptional Items charge of (₹91.00) Cr in the quarter. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share and completed the Muuchstac acquisition (provisional consideration ₹425.09 Cr) during the nine‑month period. Segment growth in India and Africa supported topline, while...Revenue from Operations (Consolidated) Q3 FY2026
₹4,099.12 Crvs ₹3,768.43 Cr in Q3 FY2025
Profit after Tax (Consolidated) Q3 FY2026
₹497.91 Crvs ₹498.31 Cr in Q3 FY2025
Profit before Tax (Consolidated) Q3 FY2026
₹699.98 Crvs ₹681.70 Cr in Q3 FY2025
Total Expenses (Consolidated) Q3 FY2026
₹3,364.03 Crvs ₹3,164.09 Cr in Q3 FY2025
Operating Margin (Consolidated) Q3 FY2026
21.6%vs 20.1% in Q3 FY2025
Earnings per Share - Basic (Consolidated) Q3 FY2026
₹4.87vs ₹4.87 in Q3 FY2025
Interim Dividend Declared
₹5 per shareKey Highlights
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India segment revenue was ₹2,510.34 Cr in Q3 FY2026, up from ₹2,261.69 Cr in Q3 FY2025, driving majority of consolidated growth
Africa segment revenue rose to ₹922.55 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹772.36 Cr in Q3 FY2025, supporting international expansion
Exceptional items of (₹91.00) Cr in Q3 FY2026 include a statutory impact of new Labour Codes in India (₹44.17 Cr) and litigation costs related to Strength of Nature (₹23.31 Cr)
Indonesia segment revenue declined to ₹493.67 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹507.92 Cr in Q3 FY2025, indicating softness in that market
Advertisement & Publicity expense decreased to ₹341.37 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹364.37 Cr in Q3 FY2025, which helped margin recovery
Finance costs fell to ₹78.94 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹89.71 Cr in Q3 FY2025, reducing interest burden
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Key Highlights
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India segment revenue was ₹2,510.34 Cr in Q3 FY2026, up from ₹2,261.69 Cr in Q3 FY2025, driving majority of consolidated growth
Africa segment revenue rose to ₹922.55 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹772.36 Cr in Q3 FY2025, supporting international expansion
Exceptional items of (₹91.00) Cr in Q3 FY2026 include a statutory impact of new Labour Codes in India (₹44.17 Cr) and litigation costs related to Strength of Nature (₹23.31 Cr)
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax was ₹790.98 Cr in Q3 FY2026 versus ₹687.44 Cr in Q3 FY2025, showing operating improvement before one‑offs
Company completed acquisition of Muuchstac FMCG business (slump sale) on November 10, 2025 with provisional purchase consideration of ₹425.09 Cr
Indonesia segment revenue declined to ₹493.67 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹507.92 Cr in Q3 FY2025, indicating softness in that market
Advertisement & Publicity expense decreased to ₹341.37 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹364.37 Cr in Q3 FY2025, which helped margin recovery
Finance costs fell to ₹78.94 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹89.71 Cr in Q3 FY2025, reducing interest burden
Ind AS 29 application to Argentina entities increased reported revenue by ₹1.29 Cr and decreased profit by ₹31.51 Cr for the nine months to Dec 31, 2025 (not a quarterly operating driver)
Guidance & Outlook
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Provisional allocation of Muuchstac acquisition consideration to Brand (₹375.30 Cr) and Goodwill (₹43.73 Cr) indicates strategic spend on male grooming category expansion
Board declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share on January 23, 2026, record date January 30, 2026, to be paid by February 22, 2026
Management treated incremental impact of new Labour Codes as non‑recurring and presented it under Exceptional items, signalling limited recurring margin impact from this specific charge
Company will monitor final Central/State Rules for Labour Codes and provide accounting updates as clarifications emerge, implying potential further adjustments
Risks & Concerns
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Exceptional items of (₹91.00) Cr in Q3 FY2026 included litigation and statutory charges which directly reduced PAT in the quarter
Strength of Nature USA litigation costs (₹23.31 Cr in Q3 FY2026 and higher for 9M) pose ongoing legal and reputational risk for the haircare portfolio
Total Expenses increased to ₹3,364.03 Cr in Q3 FY2026 from ₹3,164.09 Cr in Q3 FY2025, which could pressure margins if revenue growth slows
Indonesia revenue declined in Q3 FY2026 to ₹493.67 Cr from ₹507.92 Cr in Q3 FY2025, flagging demand or competitive pressure in that market
Provisional purchase consideration of ₹425.09 Cr for Muuchstac creates integration and goodwill risk until fair values are finalised
Application of Ind AS 29 reduced reported profit by ₹31.51 Cr for 9M due to Argentina hyperinflation, indicating translation volatility in hyperinflationary jurisdictions
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