P&G Hygiene Reports Flat Q4 Net Profit of ₹156 Crore, Declares ₹60-Share Final Dividend

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Reports Mixed Q4FY26 Results

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care reported a mixed set of numbers for the March quarter and full financial year FY26, with quarterly performance impacted by softer demand conditions and pressure on sales, while annual earnings remained strong.

For Q4FY26, the company posted revenue from operations of ₹941.32 crore, down around 5% from ₹991.63 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, indicating moderation in consumer demand and weakness in volume growth. Total income during the quarter also declined to ₹953.79 crore from ₹1,010.76 crore a year ago. Despite lower sales, profit before tax rose marginally to ₹218.11 crore from ₹212.66 crore in Q4FY25, supported by cost controls and lower raw material expenses. However, net profit slipped slightly to ₹153.13 crore compared to ₹156.10 crore reported in the year-ago quarter, weighed down by higher tax expenses and increased advertising and employee-related costs.

In terms of operating profitability, the company reported EBITDA of ₹220 crore, while EBITDA margins expanded by 186 basis points YoY. The company's quarterly performance was impacted by softer demand conditions and pressure on sales, which resulted in a decline in revenue and total income.

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Full Financial Year FY26 Performance

For the full financial year FY26, the company reported a stronger performance, with revenue from operations rising to ₹4,290.42 crore from ₹3,374.42 crore in the previous year. Total income increased to ₹4,332.89 crore compared to ₹3,411.76 crore in FY25. Profit before tax for the year stood at ₹1,166.63 crore versus ₹862.16 crore a year ago, while net profit surged to ₹856.50 crore from ₹636.59 crore in the previous fiscal, driven by improved operating leverage, a better product mix, and higher profitability across segments.

Leadership Changes

The company also announced key leadership changes approved by its board of directors. Ghanashyam Hegde will cease to be the company secretary and compliance officer effective June 30, 2026, after taking up a regional role within P&G and will be redesignated as a non-executive director from July 1, 2026. Meanwhile, Gaurav Bhartia will step down as Chief Financial Officer on June 30, 2026, due to a change in assignment within the group. The company has appointed Srividya Srinivasan as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer with effect from July 1, 2026.

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Gillette India Reports Strong Numbers

Gillette India, the shaving products manufacturer and a subsidiary of P&G, reported a strong set of numbers, with net profit rising 60.13% to ₹158.68 crore, while revenue from operations increased 12.74% YoY to ₹767.47 crore.

Dividend Announcement

Along with the company's financial results, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care also announced a final dividend of ₹60 per equity share for FY26. "The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹60 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing 62nd Annual General Meeting. Considering the interim dividend, including the one-time special dividend of ₹195 per share already declared, the total dividend payout for the fiscal year will stand at ₹255 per share, subject to shareholder approval," the company said in its filing.