Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

In the past six months, Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) stock has declined approximately 18-20%. Key events impacting the stock include Q2 2025 earnings, which topped analysts' estimates, and the anticipation of Q3 2025 earnings. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, marking its 62nd consecutive year of dividend increases. Several brokerages have reduced their price targets for CL, but the consensus rating remains a "Moderate Buy". The company maintained its overall full-year 2025 guidance but expects organic sales growth to be at the lower end of its previously projected range due to weaker category trends, while tariffs and higher raw material costs have been headwinds for gross margins.

Demand for Colgate-Palmolive's products is relatively resilient due to their nature as essential consumer staples. The company has noted "consumer weakness" and "inventory destocking," particularly at online retailers, which has put pressure on shares. There has also been a "persistently cautious consumer in North America". The company sees an opportunity to drive consistent demand growth in emerging markets like rural India by encouraging daily oral hygiene habits.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is a multinational consumer products company specializing in household, health care, personal care, and veterinary products. It operates within the Consumer Goods sector, focusing on oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition. The company's product portfolio includes brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Ajax, Fabuloso, Suavitel, and Hill's Pet Nutrition.

Colgate-Palmolive has a significant global presence, operating and marketing its products in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company utilizes a global distribution network to ensure product availability across diverse markets.

Colgate-Palmolive maintains a strong brand reputation, with its products trusted globally. The company received a top score in the Corporate Equality Index and marketing campaigns have contributed to increased sales. Positive initiatives include the relaunch of Palmolive Naturals in Europe, the expansion of the Hill's product portfolio for cats, and the transition to recyclable toothpaste tubes.

Colgate-Palmolive Company's ownership is primarily dominated by institutional investors, holding approximately 80-86% of the company's shares. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Retail investors and insiders own the remaining approximately 14-20% of the company's shares.