P&G Hygiene Q3 FY26 Earnings Results Out: Company Announces Highest Dividend in 9 Years

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care reported a steady financial performance for the December quarter of FY26, supported by improved operational efficiency and a favourable product mix. Alongside its earnings, the company announced its highest dividend payout in nine years, offering a strong reward to shareholders.

Net Profit Rises 12% in Q3 FY26

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, P&G Hygiene posted a net profit of ₹301 crore, marking a 12% year-on-year increase from ₹268.5 crore in the same period last year. The growth in profit was driven mainly by better cost management and improved operating efficiency.

Revenue from operations stood at ₹1,262 crore during the quarter, compared with ₹1,248 crore in Q3 FY25. This translated into a modest year-on-year growth of 1.15%, indicating stable demand across the company’s product portfolio.

Operating Performance and Margin Improvement

Operating profit, measured as EBITDA, increased by 8.3% year-on-year to ₹402 crore, up from ₹371 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The improvement in operating profit came despite relatively flat revenue growth.

As a result, EBITDA margin expanded to 31.8% in Q3 FY26, compared with 29.7% in Q3 FY25. The margin expansion reflects operational efficiencies and a favourable pricing and product mix during the quarter.

Labour Codes Impact Assessed as Limited

The company reviewed the potential impact of the new labour codes during the quarter. Based on the information currently available, management assessed that any incremental impact is not expected to be material, as the existing salary structure broadly aligns with labour code requirements. The company continues to monitor regulatory developments and will make adjustments if required.

Highest Dividend in 9 Years Announced

In a key highlight of the quarter, the board of directors declared an interim dividend of ₹195 per equity share for FY26. This includes a one-time special dividend of ₹25 per share, making it the highest dividend payout by the company in the past nine years.

The record date for determining shareholder eligibility has been fixed as February 5, 2026. The interim dividend will be paid on or before February 27, 2026.

P&G Hygiene Share Price Reaction

Following the earnings announcement, shares of P&G Hygiene were trading at ₹11,891 apiece on the NSE, reflecting a gain of 1.17% during the trading session.

Conclusion

P&G Hygiene delivered a stable Q3 FY26 performance with improved profitability and stronger operating margins. While revenue growth remained modest, efficient cost management supported earnings. The announcement of the highest dividend in nine years further strengthened shareholder sentiment and underlined the company’s focus on value creation.

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