Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has reported a strong financial turnaround in the fourth quarter of FY25, posting a net profit of ₹412 crore, compared to a loss of ₹1,893 crore in the same period last year.
Financial Highlights
- Revenue from operations rose 6.3% YoY to ₹3,598 crore, up from ₹3,385 crore.
- EBITDA increased 0.4% YoY to ₹759 crore, though the EBITDA margin narrowed to 21.1%, compared to 22.3% in Q4FY24.
- India business volumes grew by 4%, while Indonesia saw a 5% increase.
Market Performance & Challenges
- GCPL’s Household Insecticides segment witnessed double-digit volume growth, driven by seasonal demand.
- The non-soaps portfolio recorded high single-digit growth, though soaps faced volume-price rebalancing challenges.
- Surging palm oil prices—up 50% YoY—impacted profit margins, according to CEO Sudhir Sitapati.
Dividend Announcement
GCPL’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share, marking a 500% payout on equity shares of ₹1 face value.
Stock Market Reaction
Following the earnings announcement, GCPL shares closed 0.9% lower at ₹1,250.90 apiece on the BSE.
