Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)
Company Info
US1941621039
194162103
Jan 3, 1977
Highlights
$73.50B
$3.53
25.69
1.95
$19.95B
$12.11B
$4.82B
$84.85 - $107.54
$98.50
1.57%
2.07
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Colgate-Palmolive Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) returned 1.04% year-to-date (YTD) and -0.73% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CL returned 5.41% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
CL
1.04%
3.09%
1.20%
-0.73%
8.05%
5.41%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CL, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -4.09% | 5.16% | 2.78% | -1.06% | -1.48% | 1.04% | |||||||
| 2024 | 6.26% | 2.76% | 4.08% | 2.67% | 1.13% | 4.39% | 2.74% | 7.37% | -2.53% | -9.28% | 3.12% | -5.92% | 16.57% |
| 2023 | -4.81% | -1.65% | 2.52% | 6.87% | -6.79% | 3.58% | -0.39% | -3.66% | -3.21% | 6.34% | 4.86% | 1.19% | 3.78% |
| 2022 | -2.86% | -6.67% | -1.46% | 2.20% | 2.28% | 1.69% | -1.15% | -0.67% | -10.18% | 5.80% | 4.93% | 1.69% | -5.44% |
| 2021 | -8.27% | -3.59% | 4.83% | 2.95% | 3.82% | -2.90% | -1.75% | -1.95% | -3.04% | 1.42% | -1.54% | 13.76% | 2.08% |
| 2020 | 7.83% | -8.42% | -1.79% | 6.54% | 2.93% | 1.29% | 6.00% | 2.67% | -2.66% | 2.82% | 8.56% | -0.15% | 27.17% |
| 2019 | 9.40% | 1.84% | 4.05% | 6.87% | -4.35% | 2.94% | 0.68% | 3.36% | -0.86% | -6.09% | -1.14% | 1.50% | 18.60% |
| 2018 | -1.09% | -7.10% | 3.93% | -8.46% | -3.28% | 2.73% | 4.06% | -0.90% | 0.81% | -10.46% | 6.67% | -6.30% | -19.19% |
| 2017 | -0.74% | 13.01% | 0.29% | -1.04% | 6.00% | -2.92% | -2.06% | -0.78% | 1.69% | -2.76% | 2.84% | 4.14% | 17.88% |
| 2016 | 1.99% | -2.80% | 7.63% | 0.93% | -0.72% | 3.96% | 2.22% | -0.12% | -0.27% | -3.22% | -8.59% | 0.32% | 0.44% |
| 2015 | -1.90% | 4.89% | -2.09% | -2.43% | -0.73% | -2.07% | 4.58% | -7.66% | 1.03% | 5.15% | -1.01% | 1.43% | -1.56% |
| 2014 | -5.61% | 2.61% | 3.25% | 4.30% | 1.63% | -0.32% | -6.53% | 2.10% | 0.76% | 3.12% | 4.05% | -0.57% | 8.40% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CL is 46, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Colgate-Palmolive Company provided a 2.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.02 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.02 | $1.98 | $1.91 | $1.86 | $1.79 | $1.75 | $1.71 | $1.66 | $1.59 | $1.55 | $1.50 | $1.42 |
Dividend yield | 2.22% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.36% | 2.10% | 2.05% | 2.48% | 2.79% | 2.11% | 2.37% | 2.25% | 2.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Colgate-Palmolive Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $1.02 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.98 |
| 2023 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.91 |
| 2022 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 |
| 2021 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.79 |
| 2020 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 |
| 2019 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.71 |
| 2018 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 |
| 2017 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 |
| 2016 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 |
| 2015 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 |
| 2014 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Colgate-Palmolive Company has a dividend yield of 2.22%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive Company has a payout ratio of 55.49%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Colgate-Palmolive Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Colgate-Palmolive Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Colgate-Palmolive Company was 58.90%, occurring on Mar 24, 1980. Recovery took 1341 trading sessions.
The current Colgate-Palmolive Company drawdown is 15.13%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.9% | Jan 4, 1977 | 814 | Mar 24, 1980 | 1341 | Jul 12, 1985 | 2155 |
| -34.06% | Jan 3, 2000 | 48 | Mar 10, 2000 | 202 | Dec 27, 2000 | 250 |
| -32.93% | Jul 30, 1987 | 90 | Dec 4, 1987 | 368 | May 19, 1989 | 458 |
| -32.37% | Jul 24, 1998 | 41 | Sep 21, 1998 | 146 | Apr 21, 1999 | 187 |
| -31.09% | Sep 15, 2008 | 31 | Oct 27, 2008 | 239 | Oct 8, 2009 | 270 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Colgate-Palmolive Company volatility is 6.94%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Colgate-Palmolive Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Colgate-Palmolive Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 6.1% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Colgate-Palmolive Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CL, comparing it with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, CL has a P/E ratio of 25.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CL compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. CL currently has a PEG ratio of 1.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CL relative to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, CL has a P/S ratio of 3.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CL in comparison with other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. Currently, CL has a P/B value of 202.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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