Europe — Goodwill
Colgate-Palmolive Europe — Goodwill decreased by 0.5% to $3.11B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.8%, from $3.33B to $3.11B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Europe — Goodwill shows a downward trend with a -4.0% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects recent strategic acquisitions within the region, while a decrease often signals an impairment charge due to underperformance or a downward revision of future growth expectations for the European market.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the intangible asset value recorded on the balance sheet specifically attributed to the European...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Goodwill' or 'Intangible Assets' reported by multinational consumer goods peers, which often fluctuate based on M&A activity and periodic impairment testing.
cl_segment_europe_goodwillHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.75B | $3.69B | $3.28B | $3.29B | $3.24B | $3.54B | $3.35B | $3.38B | $3.37B | $3.33B | $3.41B | $3.34B | $3.32B | $3.39B | $3.27B | $3.33B | $3.70B | $3.70B | $3.12B | $3.11B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.8% | -10.9% | +0.2% | -1.6% | +9.3% | -5.3% | +0.7% | -0.1% | -1.4% | +2.5% | -2.0% | -0.6% | +2.1% | -3.5% | +1.9% | +10.9% | +0.2% | -15.7% | -0.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -13.7% | -4.0% | +2.1% | +2.5% | +4.2% | -6.0% | +1.7% | -1.0% | -1.6% | +1.9% | -4.0% | -0.2% | +11.3% | +9.2% | -4.6% | -6.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Colgate-Palmolive's europe — goodwill?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported europe — goodwill of $3.11B in Q1 2026.
- How has Colgate-Palmolive's europe — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Colgate-Palmolive's europe — goodwill decreased by 6.8% year-over-year, from $3.33B to $3.11B.
- What is the long-term trend for Colgate-Palmolive's europe — goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Colgate-Palmolive's europe — goodwill has grown at a -4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.82B to $3.12B.
- What does europe — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand reputation and customer loyalty specifically tied to the company's European business segment.