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Verified earnings summary

Research updated: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

CL Q1 2026

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

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Constructive signals after the release

  • 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.

Risks that still need monitoring

  • 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.

Primary sources

Colgate Announces 1st Quarter 2026 ResultsColgate-Palmolive Company · earningsVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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

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