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Colgate-Palmolive Company Overview

Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
CEO: Noel R. Wallace
Founded: 1806
Symbol: CL
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Household & Personal Products
Sector: Consumer Defensive
About

Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items. This segment markets and sells its products under various brands, whichlude 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 to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It alsoludes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

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Revenue

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual revenue was $20.38 B in 2025.

Net Income

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual net income was $2.13 B in 2025.

Employees

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual employee count was 33,600 in 2025.

Revenue by Segment

Colgate-Palmolive Company’s revenue by segment: Oral, Personal and Home Care: $15.77 B and Pet Nutrition: $4.61 B in 2025.

Revenue by Region

Colgate-Palmolive Company’s revenue by region: Oral, Personal and Home Care: $4.78 B and Pet Nutrition: $3.06 B in 2025.

Executive Salary

Noel Wallace Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, at Col...

Revenue per Employee

Colgate-Palmolive Company revenue per employee was $606.61 K in 2025.

Profit per Employee

Colgate-Palmolive Company profit per employee was $63.45 K in 2025.

Income Statement

Operating Income

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual operating income was $4.35 B in 2025.

Research & Development

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual research & development expense was - in 2025.

Tax Rate (%)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual Tax Rate was 26.00% in 2025.

Assets & Liabilities | Cash Flow

Total Assets

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual total assets was $16.33 B in 2025.

Total Liabilities

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual total liabilities was $15.97 B in 2025.

Capital Expenditure

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual capital expenditures was -$564.00 M in 2025.

Ratios

Return on Equity (ROE)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual return on equity(ROE) was 3,948.15% in 2025.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual return on assets(ROA) was 13.06% in 2025.

Debt to Equity

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual debt to equity was 14,792.59% in 2025.

Profitability

Gross Profit Margin (%)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual gross profit margin was 60.11% in 2025.

Operating Income Margin (%)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual operating income margin was 21.33% in 2025.

Net Income Margin (%)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual net income margin was 10.46% in 2025.

Earning Per Share

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual earning per share was $2.64 in 2025.

EBITDA

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual EBITDA was $3.96 B in 2025.

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual free cash flow(FCF) was $3.63 B in 2025.

Valuation

Enterprise value

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual enterprise value was $70.60 B in 2025.

Enterprise value to Revenue

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual enterprise value to revenue was 3.46 in 2025.

Enterprise value to EBITDA

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual enterprise value to EBITDA was 17.85 in 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colgate-Palmolive Company founded?

Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded on 1806, which makes the company 220 years old.

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Who is the CEO of Colgate-Palmolive Company?

Noel R. Wallace is the CEO of Colgate-Palmolive Company.

What industry and sector is Colgate-Palmolive Company in?

Colgate-Palmolive Company operates in the Household & Personal Products industry and the Consumer Defensive sector.

What are Colgate-Palmolive Company's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0000021665
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification): 2844
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US1941621039

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How many employees does Colgate-Palmolive Company have?

Colgate-Palmolive Company has 33,600 employees.

What is the revenue of Colgate-Palmolive Company?

In fiscal year 2025, Colgate-Palmolive Company generated a revenue of $20.38 Billion.

What is the net income of Colgate-Palmolive Company?

In fiscal year 2025, Colgate-Palmolive Company reported a net income of $2.13 Billion.

What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's biggest product segment?

Oral, Personal and Home Care is Colgate-Palmolive Company's biggest product segment, representing 77.37% of its total revenue.

When was Colgate-Palmolive Company listed on the stock exchange?

Colgate-Palmolive Company went public on May 2, 1973, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 53 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Colgate-Palmolive Company, and where is it listed?

Colgate-Palmolive Company's ticker symbol is CL, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's current stock price?

Colgate-Palmolive Company's current stock price is $86.17 as of Jun 8, 2026.

What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's market capitalization?

As of , Colgate-Palmolive Company's market cap is .

What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's ranking in the world?

Ranked #320among 30,288 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Colgate-Palmolive Company?

Competitors of Colgate-Palmolive Company include Procter & Gamble Company and Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and more.

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