Godrej Consumer Q1 FY27: ₹5 dividend, PAT ₹504 crore

Key board decision: interim dividend for FY27

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) said its Board has declared an interim dividend for the financial year 2026-27. The interim dividend has been set at ₹5 per equity share. The company described this as a 500% payout on shares with a face value of ₹1. For shareholders, the key date to track is the record date, since eligibility is decided based on holdings as of that day.

The record date has been fixed as Thursday, August 13, 2026. GCPL also indicated the dividend will be paid on or before Saturday, September 5, 2026. These dates set a clear timeline for investors who are looking to participate in the interim payout.

Q1 FY27 consolidated results: revenue crosses ₹4,200 crore

GCPL reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). Revenue from operations came in at ₹4,225.47 crore. Total income was reported at ₹4,277.35 crore.

On the cost side, total expenses stood at ₹3,585.24 crore. This resulted in profit before exceptional items and tax of ₹692.11 crore. After exceptional items and tax expenses, consolidated profit after tax (PAT) was ₹504.52 crore.

Q1 FY27 standalone results: PAT at ₹362.72 crore

On a standalone basis for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, GCPL reported revenue from operations of ₹2,556.72 crore. Total income stood at ₹2,586.12 crore. Total expenses were ₹2,098.79 crore.

Standalone profit before exceptional items and tax was ₹487.33 crore. Standalone PAT was reported at ₹362.72 crore. Together, the standalone and consolidated numbers provide investors a view of both the parent entity performance and the wider group performance.

Dividend and financial snapshot

Stock and valuation indicators cited in the note

The data provided also cited a P/E ratio of 52.4 for the stock. It also cited a market cap of ₹106,336. Separately, the stock was reported to have ended at ₹1,074.00 on the BSE, down by ₹3.30 or 0.31%.

Another price point mentioned was that the shares were last trading at ₹1,075.85 on the BSE, compared with a previous close of ₹1,077.30. The note also mentioned performance figures of over 9% gains over one month, while the stock was down 13% from the beginning of the year.

Brokerages on Q1 FY27: growth strong, margins watched

Nuvama Research expectations cited in the text pointed to consolidated revenue growth of 17.1% year-on-year in Q1 FY27. The same note flagged that higher raw material costs could pressure margins. It cited an expectation that gross margin could fall by 80 basis points to 51.1% and EBITDA margin could decline by 77 basis points to 18.2%.

Nuvama also retained a ‘buy’ rating with an unchanged target price of ₹1,505, as stated in the provided material. Separately, other brokerage calls were also listed, with a common theme that revenue growth was strong while margin recovery would depend on cost trends.

Brokerage ratings and target prices mentioned

Company update: revenue growth guidance and margin commentary

The material also included a quarterly business update commentary that GCPL expects consolidated revenue growth in the high teens for Q1 FY27. This was described as meaningfully ahead of its full-year guidance of double-digit revenue growth. The update also linked the growth to strong high single-digit underlying volume growth (UVG).

On profitability, the same note said consolidated EBITDA was expected to land ahead of double-digit guidance, although margins were likely to be lower due to “exceptional cost pressures.” For the standalone business, the company indicated it was likely to deliver double-digit revenue growth for the quarter, supported by high single-digit underlying volume growth and broad-based category expansion.

Conference call details: August 7, 2026

GCPL has scheduled a conference call on August 7, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm IST to discuss its Q1 FY27 financial results with institutional investors and analysts. Dial-in numbers were provided for participants across regions, including India (+91 22 6280 1332), USA (18667462133), UK (08081011573), Singapore (8001012045), and Hong Kong (800964448).

For further information, the note said investors can contact the Investor Relations team via email at ir@godrejcp.com. For market participants, these calls are key events because they typically help clarify what is driving performance, including pricing, volumes, and cost trends.

Another set of projections: Uniresearch estimates and analyst consensus

Alongside the reported results and brokerage notes, the material also included Uniresearch projections for Q1 FY27. Uniresearch projected revenue of ₹4,090 crore and PAT of ₹583 crore, based on what it described as a 34-analyst consensus framework.

The note also referenced Q4 FY26 actuals, stating revenue of ₹3,900 crore and PAT of ₹452 crore. It also included Q1 FY26 actuals of revenue ₹3,662 crore and PAT ₹452 crore in the projection table. Additionally, the same section cited an average analyst target of ₹1,254 (12-month view) across 34 analysts.

Why this matters for investors

The combination of an interim dividend announcement and a detailed set of quarterly financial numbers puts the focus on two things: cash returns and operating performance. On the numbers, the consolidated results show revenue from operations at ₹4,225.47 crore and PAT at ₹504.52 crore for the June 2026 quarter. On shareholder returns, the interim dividend of ₹5 per share comes with clearly stated record and payment timelines.

At the same time, brokerage commentary in the provided material shows the debate is not about growth alone, but also about margins. The cited expectations of margin contraction due to raw material costs, alongside references to easing input costs and gradual recovery later in FY27, underline why investors tend to track management commentary during the earnings call.

Conclusion

Godrej Consumer Products has declared a ₹5 interim dividend for FY27, with August 13, 2026 as the record date and payment due on or before September 5, 2026. For Q1 FY27, the company reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹4,225.47 crore and consolidated PAT of ₹504.52 crore, alongside standalone PAT of ₹362.72 crore. The next near-term event on the calendar is the company’s August 7, 2026 conference call, where investors will track commentary on volume trends, pricing, and input cost pressures.