COLG 1QFY27 profit rises 8%

October 29, 2026 (MLN): Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: COLG) reported an 8% increase in its net profit for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026 (1QFY27 / 3MFY27), reaching Rs4.93bn compared to Rs4.56bn in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Reflecting this bottom-line growth, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three-month period expanded 8% to Rs20.30, up from Rs18.80 in 3MFY26.

The primary catalyst driving the performance was a 28% expansion in net turnover, which settled at Rs39.42bn compared to Rs30.86bn in 3MFY26.

Gross turnover rose 26% to Rs52.70bn (up from Rs41.98bn), which was trimmed by sales tax of Rs8.75bn and trade and other discounts of Rs4.53bn.

Cost of sales expanded 38% to Rs27.83bn from Rs20.11bn, allowing gross profit to increase 8% to Rs11.60bn against Rs10.75bn in the comparative quarter.

The gross profit margin contracted to 29.41% from 34.82% in 3MFY26.

On the operational side, overheads expanded as selling and distribution costs grew 14% to Rs3.63bn (up from Rs3.19bn), administrative expenses rose 10% to Rs375.78m, and other expenses stood at Rs557.25m.

Supported by other income of Rs814.76m (up 25% from Rs653.83m), profit from operations expanded 7% to Rs7.85bn compared to Rs7.34bn in 3MFY26.

Below the operating line, finance costs and bank charges increased 54% to Rs63.82m against Rs41.56m.

With no levy charges booked, profit before taxation rose 7% to Rs7.79bn compared to Rs7.30bn. After accounting for a taxation expense of Rs2.86bn (up 4% from Rs2.74bn), Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited concluded the first quarter with a net profit of Rs4.93bn

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