# Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing deterge...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $94.04 USD |
| Market Cap | $74.97B |
| P/E (TTM) | 24.62 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.82 |
| 52-Week Range | $74.55 – $99.33 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.24% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.24% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.11 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.12 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 63 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 1.9% / 3.4% / 3.3% / 3.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 82.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 43.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 84.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 43.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | $0.5300 | 2026-11-13 |
| 2026-07-20 | $0.5300 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2026-04-20 | $0.5300 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.5200 | 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-10-17 | $0.5200 | 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-07-18 | $0.5200 | 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-04-17 | $0.5200 | 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-21 | $0.5000 | 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-10-18 | $0.5000 | 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-07-19 | $0.5000 | 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-04-19 | $0.5000 | 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-01-19 | $0.4800 | 2024-02-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Colgate-Palmolive Company do?

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) operates in the Household & Personal Products industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CL's market cap?

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has a market capitalization of approximately $74.97 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CL pay a dividend?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.24%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CL pay dividends?

Colgate-Palmolive Company pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.12 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CL's payout ratio?

Colgate-Palmolive Company's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is CL a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cl/peers

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