Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
Profile
Colgate-Palmolive Company
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- CL
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- Country
- US
Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners). These products are distributed through various channels, including traditional and online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, under well-known brand names such as Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly. Furthermore, this segment supplies specialized pharmaceutical products to dentists and other professionals in oral healthcare. Conversely, the Pet Nutrition segment focuses on providing specialized pet food. This includes everyday nutritional options marketed under the Hill's Science Diet brand, as well as therapeutic diets designed to assist in managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, sold under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. Distribution for these pet nutrition items occurs via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and online retail platforms. Established in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
Key facts
Colgate-Palmolive Company: key facts
- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) is a Household & Personal Products company in the Consumer Defensive sector.
- In fiscal 2025, Colgate-Palmolive Company reported revenue of $20.4B and net income of $2.1B.
- Revenue grew 4.0% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $21.3B and net income was $2.1B.
MonkScore
Colgate-Palmolive Company's MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 90–100
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 16 of 428 in Consumer Defensive
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth80–90
- Profitability90–100
- Quality50–60
- Market Conviction90–100
- Safety80–90
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
Colgate-Palmolive Company's annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 September 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.3B | $20.4B | $20.1B | $19.5B | $18.0B | $17.4B |
| Gross profit | $12.9B | $12.3B | $12.1B | $11.3B | $10.2B | $10.3B |
| Operating income | $4.4B | $3.3B | $4.4B | $4.1B | $3.6B | $3.9B |
| Net income | $2.1B | $2.1B | $2.9B | $2.3B | $1.8B | $2.2B |
| Operating cash flow | $4.4B | $4.2B | $4.1B | $3.7B | $2.6B | $3.3B |
| Capital expenditure | -$577.0M | -$564.0M | -$561.0M | -$705.0M | -$696.0M | -$567.0M |
| Free cash flow | $3.8B | $3.6B | $3.5B | $3.0B | $1.9B | $2.8B |
| Total debt | $7.7B | $8.6B | $8.5B | $9.1B | $9.3B | $7.8B |
| Cash | $1.5B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $966.0M | $775.0M | $832.0M |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 1.4%
- 3-year
- 4.3%
- 4-year
- 4.0%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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