Colgate-Palmolive Competitors

The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, valuation and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for The Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Coca-Cola currently has a consensus price target of $54.5294, indicating a potential upside of 12.45%. Colgate-Palmolive has a consensus price target of $78.4615, indicating a potential upside of 0.35%. Given The Coca-Cola's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe The Coca-Cola is more favorable than Colgate-Palmolive.

Risk and Volatility

The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Coca-Cola has higher revenue and earnings than Colgate-Palmolive. The Coca-Cola is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colgate-Palmolive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares The Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years and Colgate-Palmolive has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats Colgate-Palmolive on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

PepsiCo has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

PepsiCo presently has a consensus target price of $144.6471, indicating a potential upside of 4.37%. Colgate-Palmolive has a consensus target price of $78.4615, indicating a potential upside of 0.35%. Given PepsiCo's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe PepsiCo is more favorable than Colgate-Palmolive.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

69.9% of PepsiCo shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of PepsiCo shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

PepsiCo pays an annual dividend of $4.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. PepsiCo pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. PepsiCo has raised its dividend for 49 consecutive years and Colgate-Palmolive has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

PepsiCo has higher revenue and earnings than Colgate-Palmolive. PepsiCo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colgate-Palmolive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) and Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

76.5% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Colgate-Palmolive and Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.59, meaning that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Colgate-Palmolive and Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has higher revenue and earnings than Colgate-Palmolive. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colgate-Palmolive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Colgate-Palmolive and Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Colgate-Palmolive currently has a consensus price target of $78.4615, indicating a potential upside of 0.35%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a consensus price target of $60.25, indicating a potential downside of 9.55%. Given Colgate-Palmolive's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Colgate-Palmolive is more favorable than Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV.

Dividends

Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV pays out 20.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Colgate-Palmolive has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years. Colgate-Palmolive is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive beats Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

74.2% of Philip Morris International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Philip Morris International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Philip Morris International and Colgate-Palmolive, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Philip Morris International presently has a consensus target price of $96.6923, indicating a potential upside of 19.85%. Colgate-Palmolive has a consensus target price of $78.4615, indicating a potential upside of 0.35%. Given Philip Morris International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Philip Morris International is more favorable than Colgate-Palmolive.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Philip Morris International and Colgate-Palmolive's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Philip Morris International has higher revenue and earnings than Colgate-Palmolive. Philip Morris International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Colgate-Palmolive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Philip Morris International has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Philip Morris International and Colgate-Palmolive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Philip Morris International pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Philip Morris International pays out 92.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Philip Morris International has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Colgate-Palmolive has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years.

Summary

Philip Morris International beats Colgate-Palmolive on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Diageo (NYSE:DEO) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Diageo and Colgate-Palmolive's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Colgate-Palmolive has higher revenue and earnings than Diageo. Colgate-Palmolive is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diageo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Diageo and Colgate-Palmolive, as reported by MarketBeat.

Diageo currently has a consensus price target of $143.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.53%. Colgate-Palmolive has a consensus price target of $78.4615, indicating a potential upside of 0.35%. Given Colgate-Palmolive's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Colgate-Palmolive is more favorable than Diageo.

Profitability

This table compares Diageo and Colgate-Palmolive's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Diageo has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its share price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

10.1% of Diageo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Diageo pays an annual dividend of $4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Diageo pays out 79.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Colgate-Palmolive has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years.

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive beats Diageo on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) and The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

76.5% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of The Estée Lauder Companies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Colgate-Palmolive shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of The Estée Lauder Companies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Colgate-Palmolive and The Estée Lauder Companies' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Colgate-Palmolive has higher revenue and earnings than The Estée Lauder Companies. Colgate-Palmolive is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Estée Lauder Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Colgate-Palmolive pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. The Estée Lauder Companies pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Colgate-Palmolive pays out 62.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Estée Lauder Companies pays out 51.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Colgate-Palmolive has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and The Estée Lauder Companies has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Colgate-Palmolive is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Colgate-Palmolive has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Estée Lauder Companies has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Colgate-Palmolive and The Estée Lauder Companies, as reported by MarketBeat.

Colgate-Palmolive presently has a consensus target price of $78.4615, indicating a potential upside of 0.35%. The Estée Lauder Companies has a consensus target price of $242.3478, indicating a potential downside of 2.99%. Given Colgate-Palmolive's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Colgate-Palmolive is more favorable than The Estée Lauder Companies.

Profitability

This table compares Colgate-Palmolive and The Estée Lauder Companies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive beats The Estée Lauder Companies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.