Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CL
  • Rev/Share 24.8774
  • Book/Share 1.5326
  • PB 74.0515
  • Debt/Equity 9.8353
  • CurrentRatio 0.9296
  • ROIC 0.2772

 

  • MktCap 63257305554.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.2622
  • PFCF 18.3727
  • PE 21.8053
  • Debt/Assets 0.4807
  • DivYield 0.0263
  • ROE 5.4515

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed CL Piper Sandler -- Neutral -- $84 Oct. 3, 2025
Initiation CL Piper Sandler -- Overweight -- $121 Sept. 24, 2024
Downgrade CL Wells Fargo Equal Weight Underweight -- $100 Sept. 16, 2024
Downgrade CL Deutsche Bank Buy Hold $107 $109 Sept. 9, 2024

News

GO vs. CL: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
CL, GO
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Consumer Products - Staples sector might want to consider either Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) or Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Colgate-Palmolive Analysts Cut Their Forecasts After Q3 Earnings
CL
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) reported downbeat third-quarter earnings on Friday.

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CL Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Favorable Currency Aids Organic Sales
CL
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate's Q3 earnings beat estimates as pricing gains and favorable currency lift organic sales y/y despite soft volume trends.

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
CL
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
CL
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago.

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Colgate's Pre-Q3 Earnings: Will Pricing Actions Offset Cost Headwinds?
CL
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CL's Q3 results are likely to reveal how pricing strength and productivity gains help offset inflation, currency pressures and regional softness.

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Analysts Estimate Colgate-Palmolive (CL) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
CL
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Colgate-Palmolive: 2 Reasons Why The Share Price Drop Has Gone Too Far (Upgrade)
CL
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate-Palmolive stock has fallen by nearly 20% over the past year, and this is raising questions regarding market expectations. It seems that the market is pricing in an adverse scenario for margins that is highly unlikely. The current dividend yield does not seem to suggest that CL is undervalued, but there are indications of more notable dividend hikes in the future.

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Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2025 – 8:30 a.m. ET
CL
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2025 third quarter earnings conference call on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, Chief Financial Officer, Stan Sutula, and Chief Investor Relations Officer and EVP, M&A, John Faucher. Investors may access the earnings press release, prepared materials and the live audio webcast on Colgate's website at https://investo.

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GO or CL: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CL, GO
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Consumer Products - Staples sector have probably already heard of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Why Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
CL
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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GO vs. CL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CL, GO
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Consumer Products - Staples stocks have likely encountered both Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Will Colgate's Strategic Efforts and Innovation Bolster Growth?
CL
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL powers growth with pricing strength, cost savings, premium innovation and AI-driven supply-chain agility.

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Here's Why Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a Strong Growth Stock
CL
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Colgate-Palmolive Stock: A Haven In An AI Bubble (Rating Upgrade)
CL
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate-Palmolive Company is upgraded to Buy for the first time in more than two years as shares reach the targeted accumulation range of $81-82. CL's defensive business model, resilient pricing power, and 67% non-U.S. revenue provide stability and a hedge against potential market volatility ahead. Valuation metrics, including P/E and dividend yield, have fallen below (dividend yield above) historical averages, signaling a favorable entry point for investors after years of ambitious valuations.

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Colgate to change toothpaste packaging to address Texas AG fluoride concerns
CL
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive will introduce new packaging and marketing for its toothpaste products, after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed concern that its marketing of fluoride could harm parents and children.

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Bank of America Warns ‘It Better Be Different This Time': 5 Super-Safe Dividend Picks
AEP, CL, EPD, T, VICI
Published: September 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Over a month ago, Bank of America Chief Investment Strategist

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Can Colgate's New Productivity Program Drive Long-Term Growth?
CL
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate launches a $300-$400M productivity program to boost efficiency, cut costs and fuel long-term growth amid market pressures.

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Daily Dividend Report: Colgate, META, AMAT, FITB, Equity Residential
AMAT, CL, EQR, FITB, META
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable on November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025. The Company has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Presents At Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference 2025 Transcript
CL
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference 2025 September 3, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Noel Wallace - Chairman, CEO & President Conference Call Participants Lauren Lieberman - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Lauren Lieberman MD & Senior Research Analyst Okay. We're going to get started.

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Procter & Gamble vs. Colgate: Which Household Staple Is a Better Pick?
CL, PG
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PG's vast scale and CL's focused specialization showcase two distinct strategies shaping the evolving landscape of global consumer staples.

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Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2025
ABBV, ABT, ADM, ADP, AFL, ALB, AMCR, AOS, APD, ATO, BDX, BEN, BRO, CAH, CAT, CB, CHD, CHRW, CINF, CL, CLX, CTAS, CVX, DOV, ECL
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend Aristocrats have shown mixed 2025 performance, with some delivering double-digit gains and others lagging, but overall stability remains a hallmark. Dividend growth is robust, with 53 of 69 Aristocrats raising payouts in 2025 and an average growth rate of 5.14%, signaling continued income reliability. My 'Promising Aristocrats' list, focused on undervaluation and projected total return, has outperformed both NOBL and SPY in August.

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Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Presentation at the Barclays 2025 Global Consumer Staples Conference
CL
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, will present on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Barclays 2025 Global Consumer Staples Conference. Investors may access a live webcast of this presentation and the presentation slides on Colgate's website at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available through the Investor Center.

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Why Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
CL
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Will Colgate's Innovation Drive Market Share Gains in 2025?
CL
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CL's innovation push spans premium oral, personal, home and pet care to drive market share growth in 2025 despite headwinds.

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ADRNY vs. CL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ADRNY, CL
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Consumer Products - Staples sector have probably already heard of Ahold NV (ADRNY) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CL
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants John Faucher - Chief Investor Relations Officer and Executive VP of M&A Noel R. Wallace - Chairman, CEO & President Stanley J.

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Colgate Tops Q2 Earnings & Sales Estimates, Tweaks Organic Sales View
CL
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL beats Q2 earnings and sales estimates on pricing and organic growth but narrows the full-year organic sales view to the low end of the 2-4% range.

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Nonfarm Payrolls Come in SIgnificantly Below Expectations
CL, CVX, REGN, XOM
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Nonfarm Payrolls Come in SIgnificantly Below Expectations.

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Compared to Estimates, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
CL
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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About Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

  • IPO Date 1973-05-02
  • Website https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
  • Industry Household & Personal Products
  • CEO Noel R. Wallace
  • Employees 34000

Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items. This segment markets and sells its products under various brands, which include Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It also includes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.