The stock opened at ₹5,274 and touched an intraday high of ₹5,429.50, with over 55% of traded quantity delivered, indicating strong investor conviction. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto
Procter & Gamble Health Limited shares jumped 2.91 per cent to ₹5,350 by midday Monday, following the company’s announcement of robust third-quarter results and a special dividend on Thursday. The stock opened at ₹5,274 and touched an intraday high of ₹5,429.50, with over 55 per cent of traded quantity delivered, indicating strong investor conviction.
The Mumbai-based vitamins and supplements maker reported a 21 per cent surge in sales to ₹368 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to ₹310 crore in the same period last year. Profit after tax stood at ₹78 crore for the quarter. For the nine-month period, revenue climbed to ₹1,038 crore from ₹907 crore, while net profit increased to ₹232 crore against ₹190 crore year-on-year.
The board declared an interim dividend of ₹160 per share, including a one-time special dividend of ₹50 per share, payable by March 4, 2026. The record date for dividend eligibility is February 12, 2026.
Managing Director Milind Thatte attributed the growth to strategic initiatives including new product launches like Livogen Iron Gummies and Neurobion Nerve Pain Relief Cream, alongside strengthened supply chain capabilities. The company reported earnings per share of ₹46.74 for the quarter, down from ₹54.76 in the previous year’s corresponding quarter, though nine-month EPS improved to ₹139.95.
PGHL’s strong performance comes despite broader market headwinds, with the stock down 6.51 per cent year-to-date and 1.55 per cent over the past year. However, the three-year returns remain positive at 14.42 per cent. The company’s market capitalization stands at ₹8,881 crore.
Trading activity was robust with ₹16 crore worth of shares changing hands by noon. Buyers outnumbered sellers, with 52.91 per cent buy orders against 47.09 per cent sell orders, reflecting positive sentiment around the results and dividend announcement.
Published on February 9, 2026