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Colgate-Palmolive Company

$93.21Up+0.97 (+1.05%)
Research reviewed: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Research overview

Colgate-Palmolive Company operates in Household Products within the consumer staples sector. This profile tracks its company-specific earnings drivers, valuation conditions, and primary-source risks.

Open
93.15
High
93.95
Low
92.31
Market Cap
74.59B
P/E Ratio
36.13
52 Week High
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Dividend
2.300%
Quarterly Dividend
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Investment thesis

Base case
Global toothpaste and toothbrush positions support distribution and innovation scale. The base case remains conditional on input-cost inflation staying manageable.
Bull case
Global toothpaste and toothbrush positions support distribution and innovation scale. Science-led premium pet nutrition can provide attractive category growth. Product upgrades can support mix and brand pricing.
Bear case
Commodities, packaging and logistics can pressure gross margin. A broad international footprint creates translation and transaction volatility. Private label and branded rivals can increase promotion and advertising needs.
Thesis invalidation
Reassess the thesis if commodities, packaging and logistics can pressure gross margin.

Key catalysts

  • Oral-care leadership

    Global toothpaste and toothbrush positions support distribution and innovation scale.

  • Hill's pet nutrition

    Science-led premium pet nutrition can provide attractive category growth.

  • Premium innovation

    Product upgrades can support mix and brand pricing.

Principal risks

  • Input-cost inflation

    Commodities, packaging and logistics can pressure gross margin.

  • Currency exposure

    A broad international footprint creates translation and transaction volatility.

  • Consumer competition

    Private label and branded rivals can increase promotion and advertising needs.

Latest earnings research

Q1 2026

Colgate-Palmolive reported first-quarter sales growth and maintained category leadership while balancing innovation and advertising investment against input-cost pressure.

Valuation interpretation

  • Execution quality: The valuation case depends on oral-care leadership translating into durable cash-flow growth.
  • Risk balance: Expected returns should be weighed against input-cost inflation and capital requirements.

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Research updated: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Colgate Announces 1st Quarter 2026 ResultsColgate-Palmolive Company · earningsVerified

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Published: 5/1/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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Colgate-Palmolive Company Investor RelationsColgate-Palmolive Company · companyVerified

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Colgate-Palmolive Company SEC filings and company factsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · filingVerified

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