Colgate/$CL
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About Colgate
Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a leading player in the household and personal care industry. In addition to its namesake oral care line (which accounts for more than 40% of its total sales), the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including nearly half from emerging regions. It also owns the specialty pet food maker Hill's (which accounts for almost one-fourth of its sales), where the majority of its products are sold through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
- Ticker
- $CL
- Sector
- Consumer Essentials
- Primary listing
- NYSE
- Employees
- 33,600
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Website
- www.colgatepalmolive.com
Colgate Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$74B
36.57
$2.53
0.32
$2.10
2.29%
Price and volume
Market cap
$74B
Beta
0.32
52-week high
$99.33
52-week low
$74.55
Average daily volume
5.3M
Dividend rate
$2.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.026
Quick ratio
0.559
Long term debt to equity
13.882
Total debt to equity
13.882
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
89.40%
Interest coverage (TTM)
17.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
4,983
Gross margin (TTM)
60.43%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.68%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.63%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.48%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$630,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
15.84%
Return on equity (TTM)
267.37%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
36.566
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.538
Price to book
313.03
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-16.95
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
19.3
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.18%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.801
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.27%
Forward dividend yield
2.29%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.25%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-28.82%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.06%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.10%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.14%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.02%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.41%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.17%
What the Analysts think about Colgate
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Colgate stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Colgate stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Emerging markets remain a growth engine: second-quarter organic sales rose 5.3% in Latin America and 5.2% in Asia-Pacific. That helps offset weakness in North America and supports Colgate’s global growth. (SEC)
Hill’s Pet Nutrition grew about 4% excluding private-label sales in the second quarter, ahead of a flat pet-food category, and gained share in key segments. Its premium, science-led products give Colgate a growth driver beyond household staples. (Investing.com)
Colgate raised its full-year gross-margin outlook to roughly flat and expects mid-single-digit growth in adjusted earnings, an improvement on its prior forecast. The upgrade suggests productivity and pricing are helping to absorb cost pressure. (SEC)
North America remains a clear weak spot: second-quarter organic sales fell 3%, with volumes down 3.9%, as competition, share losses and retailer inventory cuts weighed on shipments. A turnaround there may take time. (Reuters)
Colgate said it expects about $300 million in additional raw-material and logistics costs in 2026, driven largely by oil-related inputs and freight. Higher costs could erode margins if price rises and productivity savings do not keep pace. (Reuters)
Group organic sales grew 2.4% in the second quarter, while volume rose just 0.8% and pricing added 1.6%. This modest unit growth leaves the business reliant on pricing, which may be harder to sustain if consumers become more price-sensitive. (SEC)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 14 Oct 2026.
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Funds containing Colgate
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Fund name | Fund size | $CL weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector€2B7D | €450M | 2.35% |
iShares S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector£ICSU | £386M | 2.35% |
iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility$SPMV | $1.9B | 1.15% |
iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility€IBCK | €1.6B | 1.15% |
iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility£MVUS | £1.4B | 1.15% |
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