Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company focused on the production and distribution of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. The company leverages science-based innovation and a vast global supply chain to market its brands in over 200 countries and territories. Its core value proposition centers on driving organic growth through market leadership in essential household categories and specialized pet health.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Oral Care
primaryThe company's largest business unit, maintaining global leadership in toothpaste and manual toothbrushes. It provides a comprehensive range of preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene products for consumers and professionals.
Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine
Retail consumers, Dentists, Oral health professionals
Personal Care
majorA diverse portfolio of hygiene and skin health products, including market-leading liquid hand soaps and specialized dermatological skin care. This segment focuses on daily cleansing, deodorants, and premium skin health solutions.
Palmolive, Protex, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Sanex, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN
Retail consumers, Dermatologists, Professional skin care clinics
Home Care
majorThis segment manufactures and markets household cleaning and fabric care products designed for efficiency and convenience in domestic maintenance.
Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, Fluffy, Cuddly
Retail consumers
Pet Nutrition
majorOperated through the Hill's brand, this segment provides specialty and therapeutic nutrition for dogs and cats, distributed through specialized channels and veterinary clinics.
Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Science Plan, Hill’s Prescription Diet, Prime100
Pet owners, Veterinarians, Pet specialty retailers
Business Overview
Competitive Position
Global market leader in toothpaste, manual toothbrushes, and liquid hand soap with a presence in over 200 countries.
Geographies
Global, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Africa
Customer Segments
Mass market consumers, Healthcare professionals, Specialty retailers
Upstream Dependencies
Raw material suppliers, Chemical manufacturers, Packaging suppliers, Agricultural commodity producers
Downstream Customers
Mass merchandisers, Grocery stores, Drugstores, E-commerce platforms, Veterinary clinics, Professional dental offices
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Subsidiaries
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Specialty pet food division operating globally
Tom's of Maine
Natural personal care brand
Laboratoires Filorga
Premium skin health brand
EltaMD
Professional skin care brand
Colgate-Palmolive FAQ
Common questions about Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company focused on the production and distribution of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. The company leverages science-based innovation and a vast global supply chain to market its brands in over 200 countries and territories. Its core value proposition centers on driving organic growth through market leadership in essential household categories and specialized pet health.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) has a market capitalization of $72.5B and trades on NYSE.
Colgate-Palmolive generated $20.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $2.1B, representing a net margin of 10.2%. Gross margin stands at 60.1%, with free cash flow of $3.8B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Colgate-Palmolive's key competitors include Church & Dwight, Procter & Gamble, Kenvue Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Colgate-Palmolive has approximately 34,000 employees.