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Colgate-Palmolive Stock Forecast, Price & News

$77.15
+0.93 (+1.22 %)
(As of 09/30/2020 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$76.41
Now: $77.15▼
$77.45
50-Day Range
$75.14
MA: $77.20▼
$79.47
52-Week Range
$58.49
Now: $77.15▼
$80.10
Volume3.91 million shs
Average Volume4.39 million shs
Market Capitalization$66.15 billion
P/E Ratio25.80
Dividend Yield2.31%
Beta0.58
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. It offers oral care products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes, as well as pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals; and personal care products, such as liquid hand soaps, bar soaps, shower gels, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin care products, and shampoos and conditioners. The company also provides home care products comprising dishwashing detergents, household cleaners, and fabric conditioners; pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats. Its principal global and regional trademarks include Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. The company markets and sells its oral, personal, and home care products to various retailers, wholesalers, and distributors; and pet nutrition products for dogs and cats through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and e-commerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 1.2Community Rank: 1.8Dividend Strength: 4.2Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.3 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

1.88 out of 5 stars


Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Toilet preparations
Sub-IndustryHousehold Products
SectorConsumer Staples
Current SymbolNYSE:CL
Previous Symbol
CUSIP19416210
CIK21665
Webwww.colgatepalmolive.com
Phone212-310-2000

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio9.40
Current Ratio0.92
Quick Ratio0.59

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio25.80
Forward P/E Ratio26.06
P/E Growth4.36

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$15.69 billion
Price / Sales4.22
Cash Flow$3.51 per share
Price / Cash Flow22.00
Book Value$0.65 per share
Price / Book118.69

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.83
Net Income$2.37 billion
Net Margins16.13%
Return on Equity559.34%
Return on Assets16.75%

Miscellaneous

Employees34,300
Outstanding Shares857,400,000
Market Cap$66.15 billion
Next Earnings Date10/30/2020 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
$77.15
+0.93 (+1.22 %)
(As of 09/30/2020 12:00 AM ET)
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Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Colgate-Palmolive's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Colgate-Palmolive's stock was trading at $68.90 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, CL stock has increased by 12.0% and is now trading at $77.15.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Colgate-Palmolive?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Colgate-Palmolive in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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When is Colgate-Palmolive's next earnings date?

Colgate-Palmolive is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, October 30th 2020.
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How can I listen to Colgate-Palmolive's earnings call?

Colgate-Palmolive will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, October 30th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.

How were Colgate-Palmolive's earnings last quarter?

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July, 31st. The company reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.05. The company earned $3.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.78 billion. Colgate-Palmolive had a return on equity of 559.34% and a net margin of 16.13%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.72 EPS.
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How often does Colgate-Palmolive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Colgate-Palmolive?

Colgate-Palmolive declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.44 per share on Monday, November 16th. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 22nd.
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What price target have analysts set for CL?

12 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Colgate-Palmolive's shares. Their forecasts range from $58.00 to $88.00. On average, they anticipate Colgate-Palmolive's share price to reach $75.82 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.7%.
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Are investors shorting Colgate-Palmolive?

Colgate-Palmolive saw a drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,700,000 shares, a drop of 17.5% from the August 31st total of 9,330,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,260,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.4 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's stock are short sold.
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Who are some of Colgate-Palmolive's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Colgate-Palmolive include Procter & Gamble (PG), Kimberly Clark (KMB), Clorox (CLX), Church & Dwight (CHD), WD-40 (WDFC), Spectrum Brands (SPB), Central Garden & Pet (CENTA), Oil-Dri Co. of America (ODC) and Orchids Paper Products (TIS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Colgate-Palmolive own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Colgate-Palmolive investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Procter & Gamble (PG), AbbVie (ABBV), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), PepsiCo (PEP), Coca-Cola (KO), Walt Disney (DIS), Mcdonald's (MCD) and Walmart (WMT).

Who are Colgate-Palmolive's key executives?

Colgate-Palmolive's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Ian M. Cook, Exec. Chairman (Age 66)
  • Mr. Noel R. Wallace, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 55)
  • Mr. Henning I. Jakobsen, Chief Financial Officer (Age 59)
  • Mr. P. Justin Skala, Exec. VP and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer (Age 59)
  • Dr. Patricia D. Verduin Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer (Age 60)

What is Colgate-Palmolive's stock symbol?

Colgate-Palmolive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CL."

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, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Colgate-Palmolive's stock price today?

One share of CL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $77.15.

How big of a company is Colgate-Palmolive?

Colgate-Palmolive has a market capitalization of $66.15 billion and generates $15.69 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.37 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.83 on an earnings per share basis. Colgate-Palmolive employs 34,300 workers across the globe.

What is Colgate-Palmolive's official website?

The official website for Colgate-Palmolive is www.colgatepalmolive.com.

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]

This page was last updated on 10/1/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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