Operating

Legal Settlement

Colgate-Palmolive Legal Settlement decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $65.00M to $0.00. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in settlement costs signals potential operational or regulatory risk, while a decrease suggests reduced litigation exposure.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks cash or non-cash adjustments related to legal disputes, settlements, or litigation reserves. It isola...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by company; peers in highly regulated industries may have similar line items.

Metric ID: amat_legal_settlement

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$267.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$65.00M$332.00M$0.00
QoQ Change-100.0%+410.8%-100.0%
YoY Change-100.0%-100.0%
Range$0.00$332.00M
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colgate-Palmolive's legal settlement?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported legal settlement of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
How has Colgate-Palmolive's legal settlement changed year-over-year?
Colgate-Palmolive's legal settlement decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $65.00M to $0.00.
What does legal settlement mean?
Adjustments to cash flow resulting from legal disputes or settlement payments.