Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CL
  • Rev/Share 24.394
  • Book/Share 0.8964
  • PB 198.6583
  • Debt/Equity 22.7796
  • CurrentRatio 0.8474
  • ROIC 0.3447

 

  • MktCap 71470939800.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.2399
  • PFCF 20.6146
  • PE 24.8923
  • Debt/Assets 0.4967
  • DivYield 0.0229
  • ROE 10.2277

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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
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

Colgate Taps Productivity Plan, Enhances Profits, Protects Margins
CL
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL streamlines supply chain, modernizes manufacturing and cuts overhead to boost efficiency and execution.

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4 Resilient Consumer Product Stocks to Monitor in a Challenging Market
BJ, CL, CLX, GO
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL, CLX, BJ and GO remain resilient as they navigate rising costs and shifting consumer trends with strategic moves.

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Momentum in Pet Business: A Catalyst for CL's Growth Phase?
CL
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate sharpens its competitive edge in pet care, aiming to seize more market share.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) dbAccess Global Consumer Conference (Transcript)
CL
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) dbAccess Global Consumer Conference Call June 4, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Noel R. Wallace - Chairman, CEO & President Conference Call Participants Stephen Robert R.

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3 Dividend Stocks Set to Soar In June
CL, SRE, VZ
Published: June 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

In fact, they could end up soaring as investors take refuge in them. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?

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Colgate-Palmolive: Pet Nutrition Is Hidden Gem; Initiate 'Strong Buy'
CL
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I rate Colgate-Palmolive a 'Strong Buy' with a fair value of $117, driven by strong brands and global market leadership. The Hill's Pet Nutrition segment is a key growth driver, benefiting from rising pet ownership and millennial demand. Despite a slow growth year in FY25, due to weak consumption and tariff uncertainty, I expect normalization and margin expansion from FY26 onward.

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Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Fireside Chat at the Fifth Annual Evercore ISI Consumer and Retail Conference
CL
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) President, Latin America, Juan Pablo Zamorano and Chief Investor Relations Officer and EVP, M&A, John Faucher will participate in a fireside chat at the Fifth Annual Evercore ISI Consumer and Retail Conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this fireside chat on Colgate's website at www.colgatepalmolive.com. For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded version of.

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

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 is more attractive to value investors?

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Colgate to Aid by Innovation & Other Efforts: Should You Buy or Hold?
CL
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL gains from strong pricing, productivity moves, and an innovation strategy that supports continued momentum.

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Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Fireside Chat at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference
CL
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace will participate in a fireside chat at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference in Paris on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 8:00 am ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this fireside chat on Colgate's website at 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 section of Colgate's w.

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Colgate Stock Slips 7% in a Month: What's the Best Move Now?
CL
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Colgate-Palmolive Company CL has experienced a 7.3% decrease in its share price over the past month, a notable drop that was amplified following the release of its first-quarter fiscal 2025 results. While the company, a prominent player in the consumer staples space, has a strong brand portfolio and extensive global reach, recent headwinds have weighed on investor sentiment and highlighted vulnerabilities in its business model.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum (Transcript)
CL
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum May 13, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants John Hazlin - President of Hill's Pet Nutrition John Faucher - Chief IR and EVP, M&A Conference Call Participants Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Bonnie Herzog So with that, we're excited to kick off this year's conference with Colgate, and it is my pleasure to welcome Colgate's President of Hill's Pet Nutrition, John Hazlin; and Chief IR and EVP, M&A, John Faucher to join us on stage. So John Hazlin has close to 3 decades of experience at Colgate, having served in several …

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GO vs. CL: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
CL, GO
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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 companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Procter & Gamble Vs Colgate: Which is a Smarter Stock to Own Now?
CL, PG
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With shifting consumer trends, digital expansion, cost cuts and tariff challenges, find out whether PG or CL is a better pick now.

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Here's How Colgate is Poised Post Q1 Earnings: Buy or Hold the Stock?
CL
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL benefits from robust pricing and productivity initiatives. The company's innovation strategy also bodes well.

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Which Dividend King Is the Better Dividend Stock: Colgate-Palmolive (CL) or Emerson Electric (EMR)
CL, EMR
Published: April 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate-Palmolive and Emerson Electric are both financially solid businesses to invest in.

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Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders May 9, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. ET
CL
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live video webcast of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors may access the live video webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2025. Access will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET. For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available on the Company's website approximately 24 hours after the meeti.

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Colgate Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Organic Sales Rise 1.4%
CL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL posts better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results. Results benefited from organic sales growth, robust volume and pricing performance.

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Colgate-Palmolive Q1: Earnings Remain Stable Despite Global Uncertainty
CL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive Company reported Q1 results, showing relatively stable underlying sales. The consumer environment remains cautious, causing pressure in some markets and a more cautious underlying outlook. The margin performance was great in Q1. On the other hand, Colgate-Palmolive now sees a $200 million cost impact from tariffs going forward. CL stock is relatively fairly valued. I estimate a fair value of $103.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants John Faucher - Chief Investor Relations Officer & Executive Vice President, M&A Noel Wallace - Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Stan Sutula - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Peter Grom - UBS Andrea Teixeira - JPMorgan Filippo Falorni - Citi Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Robert Moskow - TD Cowen Kaumil Gajrawala - Jefferies Robert Ottenstein - Evercore ISI Kevin Grundy - BNP Chris Carey - Wells Fargo Olivia Tong - Raymond James Bryan Spillane - …

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
CL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Colgate-Palmolive cuts full-year outlook despite earnings beat, citing tariff pressures
CL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE:CL) has cut its full-year earnings outlook, citing the impact of tariffs and currency headwinds, even as it posted first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations thanks to improved margins. The consumer goods maker now expects full-year organic sales growth of 2% to 4%, down from a prior forecast of 3% to 5%.

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CL
Published: April 25, 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 $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.

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Colgate Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Should Know
CL
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CL's first-quarter results are likely to show sales pressure from macro headwinds, partially offset by margin gains from pricing and productivity.

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A Historic Brand, A Fresh Approach: Inside Colgate-Palmolive's Machine
CL
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Colgate-Palmolive achieved over $20 billion in revenue in 2024, driven by strong brand identity, operational discipline, and a diversified product portfolio across Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The company maintained profitability despite inflation, with a 14.4% margin, and continued to invest in marketing and R&D, enhancing brand differentiation and price stability. Financially robust, Colgate-Palmolive showed significant revenue and margin growth, generating record free cash flow, and is well-positioned for 2025 with a "Buy" rating and a target share price of $100.08.

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Reports Next Week: What Awaits?
CL
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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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ADRNY vs. CL: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
ADRNY, CL
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Consumer Products - Staples sector might want to consider either Ahold NV (ADRNY) 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's Pricing & Productivity Efforts Progress Well: Apt to Hold?
CL
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL benefits from robust pricing and productivity initiatives. The company's innovation strategy also bodes well.

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Coca-Cola, General Mills Lift Staples Stocks as Trump Tariffs Weigh on Markets
CL, GIS, KO, KR, LW, MCD, PG
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Stock-market investors are playing defense today.

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Colgate's Path to Sustainable Growth: Innovation & Digital Expansion
CL
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CL drives long-term growth through innovation, digital expansion and sustainability while tackling market challenges with strategic investments and efficiency.

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About Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

  • IPO Date 1973-05-02
  • Website https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
  • Industry Household & Personal Products
  • CEO Mr. 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.