Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)
NYSE: CLConsumer DiscretionaryPackage Goods/CosmeticsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $69.52B
- P/E (TTM)
- 34.33
- Forward P/E
- 21.28
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.54
- Dividend yield
- 2.40% ($2.09)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 20, 2026
- 52-week range
- 74.55 – 99.33
- Day range
- 87.21 – 88.05
- Volume / Avg
- 3.77M / 4.74M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 797.17M
- Next earnings
- Oct 30, 2026
52-week range
CL stock today
On Oct 7, CL ended the session at $87.21, shedding $0.04 (0.05%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 12.2% below their 52-week high of $99.33, set on Feb 27, 2026 and 17.0% above the 52-week low of $74.55, in the middle of the past year's range. CL is up 10.4% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 10.2%.
At 34.3x trailing earnings, Colgate-Palmolive trades above the peer-group median of 26.1x. Its forward P/E of 21.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Colgate-Palmolive's next earnings report is expected on Oct 30, 2026. Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $2.09 per share, a 2.40% yield at the current price.
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About Colgate-Palmolive
Company profileColgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. It 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Package Goods/Cosmetics
- CEO
- Mr. Noel R. Wallace
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Employees
- 33,600
- Website
- colgatepalmolive.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Colgate-Palmolive generated $20.38 billion in revenue, up 1.4% from fiscal 2024, its 9th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $2.13 billion (-26.2% year over year), for a net margin of 10.5% versus a median of 12.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 60.1% (down from 60.5%) and operating margin 16.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20.38B | $20.10B | $19.46B | $17.97B | $17.42B |
| Growth | +1.40% | +3.31% | +8.29% | +3.13% | +5.77% |
| Net income | $2.13B | $2.89B | $2.30B | $1.78B | $2.17B |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.63 | $3.51 | $2.77 | $2.13 | $2.55 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (21 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$98.35+12.77%
- Strong buy 6
- Buy 7
- Hold 8
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 30, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.92
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 31, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.86 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.09
- Dividend yield
- 2.40%
- Last payment
- $0.53
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 20, 2026
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Colgate-Palmolive peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECLEcolab Inc. | 278.10 | -0.97% | $77.96B | vs CL |
| HLNHaleon plc ADR | 9.02 | +1.69% | $39.67B | vs CL |
| ELEstee Lauder Companies Inc. (The) | 94.45 | +1.17% | $34.22B | vs CL |
| KVUEKenvue Inc. | 17.53 | -0.34% | $33.67B | vs CL |
| CHDChurch & Dwight Company Inc. | 96.75 | +0.22% | $22.95B | vs CL |
| ULUnilever PLC ADR | 60.98 | +0.30% | $131.32B | vs CL |
| ELFe.l.f. Beauty Inc. | 105.03 | +2.18% | $6.20B | vs CL |
| IPARInterparfums Inc. | 111.00 | -1.64% | $3.55B | vs CL |
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Colgate-Palmolive stock FAQ
What is Colgate-Palmolive's stock price today?
CL last traded at $87.21 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.05% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Colgate-Palmolive pay a dividend?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive pays $2.09 per share annually, a 2.40% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.53 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 20, 2026.
When is Colgate-Palmolive's next earnings date?
Colgate-Palmolive is expected to report earnings on Friday, October 30, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.92.
What is CL's P/E ratio?
CL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 34.33 and a forward P/E of 21.28, compared with a median of 26.1 for its closest peers.
Is Colgate-Palmolive in the S&P 500?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Colgate-Palmolive's CEO?
Mr. Noel R. Wallace is the chief executive officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company, which has about 33,600 employees.
Has CL ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CL stock split was a 2-for-1 split on May 16, 2013, one of 5 splits on record.