October 29, 2025 (MLN): Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: COLG) reported a profit after taxation of Rs4.56bn for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, down 11% from Rs5.10bn in the corresponding quarter last year.

Earnings per share declined 11% to Rs18.8 compared to Rs21.02 in 1QFY25.

Turnover rose 5% year-on-year to Rs41.98bn from Rs40.15bn, demonstrating steady demand during the quarter. Sales tax increased 5% to Rs6.99bn from Rs6.67bn. Trade and other discounts rose 19% to Rs4.13bn from Rs3.47bn.

Net turnover grew 3% to Rs30.86bn from Rs30bn in 1QFY25. Cost of sales increased 5% to Rs20.11bn from Rs19.2bn.

Gross profit declined 1% to Rs10.75bn against Rs10.8bn in 1QFY25, with the gross margin contracting marginally to 34.8% from 36.0% in the prior year quarter.

Selling and distribution cost increased 1% to Rs3.19bn, while administrative expenses declined marginally by 1% to Rs341.7m. Other expenses decreased 17% to Rs521.3m from Rs628.8m last year. Other income declined 58% to Rs653.8m from Rs1.55bn in 1QFY25.

The company recorded a profit from operations of Rs7.35bn, down 11% from Rs8.22bn in 1QFY25.

Finance cost and bank charges remained relatively flat, declining marginally by 0.2% to Rs41.6m from Rs41.6m in the previous year.

Profit before levy and taxation stood at Rs7.3bn, down 11% from Rs8.18bn in 1QFY25. The company reported no levy in either period.

Profit before taxation decreased 11% to Rs7.3bn from Rs8.18bn in 1QFY25.

Taxation declined 11% to Rs2.74bn from Rs3.07bn in the prior period.

The company concluded 1QFY26 with a net profit of Rs4.56bn, delivering a net profit margin of 14.8% compared to 17.0% in 1QFY25. The profit decline was primarily driven by a significant 58% drop in other income, which offset the modest top-line growth and stable operational performance.