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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$93.24 +0.24 (+0.26%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$93.28 +0.04 (+0.04%)
As of 08/7/2026 07:34 PM Eastern
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Colgate-Palmolive - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
12

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Colgate-Palmolive in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for CL.

Consensus Price Target

$99.00
6.18% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Colgate-Palmolive, the average price target is $99.00. The highest price target for CL is $110.00, while the lowest price target for CL is $87.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.18% from the current price of $93.24.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
1 Month Ago
7/9/25 to 7/9/26
3 Months Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26
1 Year Ago
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$99.00$96.06$95.88$98.92
Forecasted Upside6.18% Upside5.67% Upside9.54% Upside16.77% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CL Price Targets by Month

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Colgate-Palmolive Stock vs. The Competition

TypeColgate-PalmoliveConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.63
2.25
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.18% Upside142.28% Upside11.63% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/3/2026
Nik Modi
Nik Modi
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$102.00 ➝ $104.00+13.70%
8/3/2026
Steve Powers
Steve Powers
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy$101.00+10.42%
8/3/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
4 of 5 stars
Dara Mohsenian
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$104.00+12.06%
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$106.00 ➝ $109.00+17.45%
8/3/2026Boost TargetHold$85.00 ➝ $90.00-3.03%
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
8/3/2026Lower TargetOverweight$104.00 ➝ $103.00+12.67%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
7/21/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$80.00 ➝ $87.00-5.36%
7/14/2026Boost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+18.09%
7/9/2026Boost TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $96.00+3.11%
7/8/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$92.00 ➝ $95.00-0.05%
6/11/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$96.00+7.29%
5/1/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/21/2026Set TargetNeutralBuy$93.00 ➝ $100.00+19.78%
4/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $102.00+18.58%
2/2/2026Boost TargetOutperform$94.00 ➝ $100.00+10.76%
12/11/2025Reiterated RatingBuyHold
10/20/2025Lower TargetOutperform$105.00 ➝ $95.00+20.01%
2/3/2025Lower TargetHold$95.00 ➝ $93.00+7.86%

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Should I Buy Colgate-Palmolive Stock? CL Pros and Cons Explained

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Colgate-Palmolive
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Colgate-Palmolive:

  • The current stock price is around $100, reflecting strong market confidence in Colgate-Palmolive's performance.
  • Colgate-Palmolive has a solid annual dividend of $2.12, providing a yield of 2.3%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The company has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • Colgate-Palmolive's payout ratio is 84.13%, suggesting that it maintains a healthy balance between returning profits to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.
  • With a long history in consumer products, Colgate-Palmolive has established a strong brand presence in health, hygiene, and home care, which can lead to stable revenue streams.

Colgate-Palmolive
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Colgate-Palmolive for these reasons:

  • The company's payout ratio of 84.13% may indicate limited room for dividend growth, which could be a concern for income investors looking for increasing returns.
  • Despite positive ratings, the stock has faced price target adjustments, with some analysts setting targets below the current price, suggesting potential volatility.
  • Colgate-Palmolive operates in a highly competitive market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
  • Recent upgrades in target prices have varied significantly, indicating uncertainty among analysts about the stock's future performance.
  • The company's reliance on consumer goods means it may be vulnerable to economic downturns, which can affect consumer spending habits.

CL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Colgate-Palmolive is $99.00, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $87.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Colgate-Palmolive in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CL shares.

According to analysts, Colgate-Palmolive's stock has a predicted upside of 6.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Colgate-Palmolive more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Colgate-Palmolive is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CL) was last updated on 8/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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