Current Assets
Short-Term Investments
Colgate-Palmolive Short-Term Investments decreased by 33.1% to $107.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows a downward trend with a -22.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests the company is effectively deploying excess cash to earn returns; a decrease may indicate cash usage for operations or acquisitions.
Detailed definition
These are marketable securities and other financial instruments that the company intends to hold for more than three mon...
Peer comparison
Common for companies with significant cash reserves and active treasury management.
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short_term_investmentsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $179.00M | $160.00M | $107.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -10.6% | -33.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -10.6% | -33.1% |
Range$107.00M – $179.00M
Avg YoY Growth-21.9%
Median YoY Growth-21.9%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Colgate-Palmolive's short-term investments?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported short-term investments of $107.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Colgate-Palmolive's short-term investments?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Colgate-Palmolive's short-term investments has grown at a -22.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $179.00M to $107.00M.
- What does short-term investments mean?
- Liquid investments maturing between three months and one year.