CL - Colgate-Palmolive Co Stock Analysis

Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of 62.55B, generates annual revenue of 20.10B, and reports net income of 2.91B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 77.60 USD.

From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company is highly leveraged, which may pose risks during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (2.69%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.

Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.7), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 86.05%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -20.09%, trading within a 52-week range of 74.54 - 100.18.

CL - Colgate-Palmolive Co

77.60
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.7
CL – Analyst Rating Summary
Analyst Pie Chart
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 12
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
  • Total Analysts:  30

Last update: 2025-12-05 04:38:13
Index: S&P 500 P/E: 21.74 EPS (ttm): 3.57 Insider Own: 0.15% Shs Outstand: 806.06M Perf Week: -3.05%
Market Cap: 62.55B Forward P/E: 20.21 EPS next Y: 3.84 Insider Trans: -0.10% Shs Float: 804.88M Perf Month: 1.37%
Income(ttm): 2.91B PEG: 4.89 EPS next Q: 0.92 Inst Own: 86.05% Short Float: 1.77% Perf Quarter: -8.85%
Revenue(ttm): 20.10B P/S: 3.11 EPS this Y: 1.49% Inst Trans: 0.42% Short Ratio: 2.22 Perf Half Y: -13.92%
Book/sh: 1.06 P/B: 73.07 EPS next Y: 5.08% ROA: 16.96% Short Interest: 14.26M Perf Year: -20.09%
Cash/sh: 1.83 P/C: 42.49 EPS next 5Y: 4.45% ROE: 450.35% 52W Range: 74.54 - 100.18 Perf YTD: -14.64%
Dividend Est.: 2.08 (2.69%) P/FCF: 18.17 EPS past 3/5Y: 11.19% 5.01% ROIC: 35.62% 52W High: 100.18 -22.54% Beta: 0.30
Dividend TTM: 2.06 (2.65%) Quick Ratio: 0.60 Sales past 3/5Y: 4.89% 5.08% Gross Margin: 60.15% 52W Low: 74.54 4.10% Perf 5Y: -8.60%
Dividend Ex-Date: Oct 17, 2025 Current Ratio: 0.93 EPS Y/Y TTM: 2.49% Oper. Margin: 21.86% RSI (14): 43.89 Volatility: 1.46% 1.69%
Employees: 34000 Debt/Eq: 9.84 Sales Y/Y TTM: -0.05% Profit Margin: 14.47% Recom: 2.09 Target Price: 87.22
Option/Short: Yes / Yes LT Debt/Eq: 8.54 EPS Q/Q: 1.25% Payout: 56.42% Rel Volume: 0.88 Prev Close: 78.20
Sales Surprise: 0.08% EPS Surprise: 2.35% Sales Q/Q: 1.95% Earnings: Oct 31 BMO Avg Volume: 6.42M Price: 77.60
SMA20: -1.76% SMA50: -1.06% SMA200: -10.21% Undervalued: 12.4%
Volume: 5,679,900 Change: -0.77%
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About Colgate-Palmolive Co

Colgate-Palmolive Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer products. It operates through the Oral, Personal, and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition segments. The Oral, Personal, and Home Care segment includes 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 similar items. The Pet Nutrition segment offers specialty pet nutrition products manufactured and marketed by Hill's Pet Nutrition. The company was founded by William Colgate in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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