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Colgate-Palmolive

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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.

Market cap
$74.45B-1.0%
Revenue$20.8B+4.3%
Net income$2.1B-26.7%
Free cash flow$3.8B+8.6%
EPS (diluted)$2.62-26.0%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 31, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$5.4B
EPS estimate$0.95

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$5.3B+8.4%
Gross profit$3.2B+8.0%
Operating income$964.0M-10.4%
Net income$646.0M-6.4%
EPS (diluted)$0.80-5.9%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.3B+20.1%
Total debt$8.0B-3.6%
Total equity$145.0M-60.1%
Total assets$16.6B-0.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$747.0M+24.5%
CapEx$138.0M+11.3%
Free cash flow$609.0M+27.9%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$74.45B-1.0%
Enterprise value$81.09B-2.0%
P/E35.1×+9.2×
P/S3.6×-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin60.1%-0.6pp
Operating margin15.4%-6.2pp
Net margin10.2%-4.3pp
FCF margin18.1%+0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity836.2%-141pp
Debt / equity55×+32.2×
Current ratio+0.2×

Competitors

Profile

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.

Competitive position

Global market leader in toothpaste, manual toothbrushes, and liquid hand soap with a presence in over 200 countries.

GeographiesGlobal, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Africa
Customer segmentsMass market consumers, Healthcare professionals, Specialty retailers
Business modelManufacturing, B2B2C, Wholesale
SuppliersRaw material suppliers, Chemical manufacturers, Packaging suppliers, Agricultural commodity producers
CustomersMass merchandisers, Grocery stores, Drugstores, E-commerce platforms, Veterinary clinics, Professional dental offices
Listed1951
Employees34.0K
CEONoel R. Wallace
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Colgate-Palmolive's market cap?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) has a market capitalization of $74.4B and trades on NYSE.
What is Colgate-Palmolive's revenue and profitability?
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.
Who are Colgate-Palmolive's competitors?
Colgate-Palmolive's key competitors include Church & Dwight, Procter & Gamble, Clorox Company, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Colgate-Palmolive have?
Colgate-Palmolive's subsidiaries include Hill's Pet Nutrition, Tom's of Maine, Laboratoires Filorga, and others.
Where is Colgate-Palmolive headquartered?
Colgate-Palmolive is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 34,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1951.