Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $74.19B, a trailing P/E ratio of 36.6, and a dividend yield of 1.69%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | July 31, 2026 | $0.99 | $0.95 | +4.2% |
| Q1 2026 | May 1, 2026 | $0.97 | $0.94 | +3.2% |
| Q4 2025 | January 30, 2026 | $0.95 | $0.91 | +4.4% |
| Q3 2025 | October 31, 2025 | $0.91 | $0.89 | +2.3% |
| Q2 2025 | August 1, 2025 | $0.92 | $0.89 | +3.4% |
| Q1 2025 | April 25, 2025 | $0.91 | $0.86 | +5.8% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 16,716,514 | 2.08% | 3.9 | -4.6% |
| June 30, 2026 | 17,529,142 | 2.18% | 2.9 | -14.6% |
| June 15, 2026 | 20,530,776 | 2.55% | 3.8 | -2.9% |
| May 29, 2026 | 21,136,595 | 2.63% | 4.2 | +6.6% |
| May 15, 2026 | 19,836,043 | 2.46% | 3.7 | +15.0% |
| April 30, 2026 | 17,253,640 | 2.14% | 3.3 | -11.1% |
| April 15, 2026 | 19,407,937 | 2.41% | 3.7 | -9.1% |
| March 31, 2026 | 21,358,365 | 2.65% | 3.0 | +5.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has a market capitalization of $74.19B.
What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's P/E ratio?
Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.6. Its forward P/E is 24.1.
Does Colgate-Palmolive Company pay a dividend?
Yes — Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a dividend yielding 1.69%, an annual payout of $2.09 per share.
What sector is CL in?
Colgate-Palmolive Company is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry.
What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 16,716,514 CL shares were sold short, or 2.08% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.9. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Colgate-Palmolive Company's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Colgate-Palmolive Company reported revenue of $20.38B and net income of $2.13B.
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