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— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card

Consumer Defensive : Household & Personal Products

Located in New York City, NY, 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.

Growth

Revenue, earnings and profitability.

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Revenue History

Earnings History

Margins

Gross Margin TTM
60.06%
EBITDA Margin TTM
18.70%
Net Margin TTM
10.04%
Earnings Per Share TTM
2.60
Statements

Income & Cash Flow analysis.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company
Select Period:
Q1 2026
Total ($)
Q1 2026
Margin (%)
Revenue
5.3b
+413.0m
+8.4%
Gross Income
3.2b
+239.0m
+8.0%
61%
-0.2pp
-0.4%
EBITDA
1.1b
-57.0m
-4.9%
21%
-2.9pp
-12.3%
Operating Income
1.2b
+66.0m
+6.1%
22%
-0.5pp
-2.2%
Net Income
646.0m
-44.0m
-6.4%
12%
-1.9pp
-13.6%
Earnings Per Share
0.81
+0.0
-4.7%
Operating Cash Flow
747.0m
+147.0m
+24.5%
14%
+1.8pp
+14.8%
Free Cash Flow
609.0m
+133.0m
+27.9%
11%
+1.7pp
+18.0%
Research & Development
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Recommendations

What are the analysts saying?

Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.

Analyst Consensus
Fundamental Scorecard
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades