Synopsis:
Gillette India’s shares rose up to 6% after Q2FY26 results, with revenue up 4% YoY to ₹811 crore and net profit up 8% to ₹144 crore. Management emphasized steady growth and a focused strategy for sustainable value creation.
The shares of the Mid-Cap company specializing in manufacturing and selling branded packaged goods for the grooming and oral care sectors, rose upto 6 percent in their intraday trade. In this article, let’s explore the reason for the stock’s rally.
With a market capitalization of 29,761.22 Crores on Friday, the shares of Gillette India Ltd rose by upto 6.3 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 9674.35 compared to its previous close of Rs. 9098.20.
What Happened
Gillette India Ltd, engaged in manufacturing and selling branded packaged goods for the grooming and oral care sectors, has rallied upto 6 percent in the intraday trade, driven by the key factors like their Q2 results and their management commentary.
Its Revenue from operations rose by 4 percent YoY from Rs. 782 Crores in Q2FY25 to Rs. 811 Crores in Q2FY26, and it rose by 15 percent QoQ from Rs. 707 Crores in Q1FY26 to Rs. 811 Crores in Q2FY26.
Its Net Profit YoY rose by 8 percent from Rs. 133 Crores in Q2FY25 to Rs. 144 Crores in Q2FY26, and it declined by 1.3 percent QoQ from Rs. 146 Crores in Q1FY26 to Rs. 144 Crores in Q2FY26. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarterly period stood at Rs. 44.08, compared to Rs. 44.71 in the previous quarter.
Management Commentary
Kumar Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director, Gillette India Ltd, said, “We have delivered steady growth across both topline and bottom line in the quarter.
We remain committed to our integrated growth strategy of a focused product portfolio of daily use categories where performance drives brand choice, superiority, across product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution, consumer and customer value, productivity, constructive disruption, and an agile & accountable organisation. We know this is the right strategy for us to deliver sustainable, balanced growth and value creation.”
Company Overview & Others
Gillette India Ltd. is a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble (P&G) that manufactures and sells grooming and oral care products, including razors, blades, and toothbrushes. Incorporated in 1984, it is a public company headquartered in Mumbai with manufacturing plants in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, and Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.
The company focuses on the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market and is a major player in the Indian personal grooming sector, with its products available through various retail channels.
The company is virtually debt-free, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00, showing strong financial stability. It also delivers impressive profitability, with a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 56.1% and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 41.6%, reflecting efficient use of capital and strong shareholder returns.
Over the past three years, the company has maintained an average ROE of 38.6%, demonstrating consistent performance. Additionally, it has a healthy dividend payout ratio of 81%, indicating that a significant portion of profits is shared with shareholders while still retaining enough for business growth.
Written by Sridhar J
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