Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The company offers oral care products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes, as well as pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals; personal care products comprising bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and deodorants and antiperspirants; and home care products, such as laundry and dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related products. It also provides pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs; a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions; and various products with natural ingredients. The company's principal global and regional trademarks include Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet, Hill's Prescription Diet, and Hill's Ideal Balance. It markets and sells its oral, personal and home care products to various retail and wholesale customers, and distributors; and pet nutrition products for dogs and cats through pet supply retailers and veterinarians. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Toilet preparations
Sub-IndustryHousehold Products
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:CL
CUSIP19416210
Phone212-310-2000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio64.85
Current Ratio1.08
Quick Ratio0.75
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio22.91
Forward P/E Ratio21.07
P/E Growth2.71
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$15.45 billion
Price / Sales3.71
Cash Flow$3.4496 per share
Price / Cash19.06
Book Value$0.28 per share
Price / Book234.82
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.87
Net Income$2.02 billion
Net Margins13.30%
Return on Equity1,486.69%
Return on Assets20.31%
Miscellaneous
Employees35,900
Outstanding Shares872,320,000
Market Cap$57,189.34
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive's stock symbol?
Colgate-Palmolive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CL."
How often does Colgate-Palmolive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Colgate-Palmolive?
Colgate-Palmolive announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 18th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share on Wednesday, August 15th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 17th. View Colgate-Palmolive's Dividend History.
How will Colgate-Palmolive's stock buyback program work?
Colgate-Palmolive announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Monday, June 18th 2018, which allows the company to repurchase $5,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Colgate-Palmolive's earnings last quarter?
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) posted its earnings results on Friday, April, 27th. The company reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $4 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.01 billion. Colgate-Palmolive had a net margin of 13.30% and a return on equity of 1,486.69%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.67 EPS. View Colgate-Palmolive's Earnings History.
When is Colgate-Palmolive's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CL?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Colgate-Palmolive's stock. Their forecasts range from $66.00 to $85.00. On average, they anticipate Colgate-Palmolive's share price to reach $74.3333 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Colgate-Palmolive.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Colgate-Palmolive?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Colgate-Palmolive in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Colgate-Palmolive stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Colgate-Palmolive stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Colgate lagged the industry in the past three months as its margins continue to be strained due to higher raw material and packaging costs. Notably, the company reported second straight quarter of negative gross margin and fourth consecutive quarter of operating margin decline in first-quarter 2018. Moreover, Colgate expects the backdrop to remain challenging in 2018 due to uncertain global markets and slowing category growth worldwide. However, the company has been popular with investors for its meet or beat earnings track record. Continuing with this trend, the company delivered an earnings beat in first-quarter 2018, after three consecutive quarters of in line earnings. Results continue to be driven by sales growth and significant market share gains. The company remains on track with the brand building and productivity maximization initiatives. It is also encouraged by the progress on Global Growth and Efficiency Program." (7/2/2018)
- 2. Jefferies Financial Group Inc analysts commented, "CL’s 4Q print was disappointing w/org sales of +2% (vs. +3.4% Street) and GM%/OI below expectations. 4Q EPS of $0.75 was in-line with revs/GM% miss partially offset by lower SG&A and $0.02 from taxes. FY18 guide implies tepid low-to-mid single digit % underlying EPS growth (ex-Tax Act/FX benefits), which should augment HPC group GM % worries w/higher commodity costs, constrained pricing, and need for higher investment. We expect CL’s shares to trade down." (1/26/2018)
Who are some of Colgate-Palmolive's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Colgate-Palmolive include Estee Lauder Companies (EL), Pola Orbis (PORBF), Coty (COTY), HYPERA S A/S (HYPMY), Edgewell Personal Care (EPC), Inter Parfums (IPAR), Mandom (MDOMF), Revlon (REV), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Avon Products (AVP), United-Guardian (UG), DS Healthcare Group (DSKX) and 2050 Motors (ETFM).
Who are Colgate-Palmolive's key executives?
Colgate-Palmolive's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Ian M. Cook, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 65)
- Mr. Dennis J. Hickey, Vice Chairman (Age 70)
- Mr. Franck J. Moison, Vice Chairman (Age 64)
- Mr. Noel R. Wallace, Chief Operating Officer of Global Innovation & Growth and Hill's Pet Nutrition (Age 54)
- Mr. P. Justin Skala, Chief Operating Officer of North America, Europe, Africa/Eurasia and Global Sustainability (Age 58)
Has Colgate-Palmolive been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about CL stock have been trending positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Colgate-Palmolive earned a coverage optimism score of 0.26 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company an impact score of 48.56 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Colgate-Palmolive's major shareholders?
Colgate-Palmolive's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Swedbank (0.21%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.17%), LGT Capital Partners LTD. (0.10%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.08%) and YCG LLC (0.06%). Company insiders that own Colgate-Palmolive stock include Daniel B Marsili, Dennis J Hickey, Ellen M Hancock, Franck J Moison, Helene D Gayle, Henning I Jakobsen, Ian M Cook, Jennifer Daniels, John J Huston, John T Cahill, Justin Skala, Mukul Deoras, Noel R Wallace, Patricia Verduin, Richard J Kogan, Stephen I Sadove and Victoria L Dolan. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Colgate-Palmolive.
Which major investors are selling Colgate-Palmolive stock?
CL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V., Rathbone Brothers plc, Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH, Hartford Investment Management Co., Columbia Partners L L C Investment Management, Chesley Taft & Associates LLC, Davis R M Inc. and Huntington National Bank. Company insiders that have sold Colgate-Palmolive company stock in the last year include Daniel B Marsili, Dennis J Hickey, Ellen M Hancock, Franck J Moison, Helene D Gayle, Henning I Jakobsen, Ian M Cook, Jennifer Daniels, John J Huston, John T Cahill, Justin Skala, Mukul Deoras, Noel R Wallace, Patricia Verduin, Stephen I Sadove and Victoria L Dolan. View Insider Buying and Selling for Colgate-Palmolive.
Which major investors are buying Colgate-Palmolive stock?
CL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Swedbank, LGT Capital Partners LTD., Tikehau Investment Management, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Fisher Asset Management LLC, Boston Advisors LLC, Calamos Advisors LLC and Westpac Banking Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Colgate-Palmolive.
How do I buy shares of Colgate-Palmolive?
Shares of CL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Colgate-Palmolive's stock price today?
One share of CL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $65.75.
How big of a company is Colgate-Palmolive?
Colgate-Palmolive has a market capitalization of $57.19 billion and generates $15.45 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.02 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.87 on an earnings per share basis. Colgate-Palmolive employs 35,900 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Colgate-Palmolive?
Colgate-Palmolive's mailing address is 300 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY, 10022. The company can be reached via phone at 212-310-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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