Colgate-Palmolive Overview
- Year Founded
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1805
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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34,000
- Stock Symbol
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CL
- Investments
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27
- Share Price
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$95.50
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Colgate-Palmolive General Information
Description
Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading player in the household and personal care arena. In addition to its namesake oral care line (which accounts for more than 40% of its total sales), the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and homecare products that are sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including approximately 45% from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (around one fifth of sales), which primarily sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
Contact Information
Website
www.colgatepalmolive.comCorporate Office
- 300 Park Avenue
- New York, NY 10022
- United States
Corporate Office
- 300 Park Avenue
- New York, NY 10022
- United States
Colgate-Palmolive Timeline
Colgate-Palmolive Stock Performance
As of 17-Apr-2025, Colgate-Palmolive’s stock price is $95.50. Its current market cap is $77.5B with 811M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $95.50 | $93.49 | $85.32 - $109.30 | $77.5B | 811M | 5.34M | $3.53 |
Colgate-Palmolive Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Colgate-Palmolive has a trailing 12-month revenue of $20.1B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 81,877,466 | 81,877,466 | 73,819,003 | 73,547,528 |
| Revenue | 20,101,000 | 20,101,000 | 19,457,000 | 17,967,000 |
| EBITDA | 4,786,000 | 4,786,000 | 4,191,000 | 3,358,000 |
| Net Income | 2,889,000 | 2,889,000 | 2,300,000 | 1,785,000 |
| Total Assets | 16,046,000 | 16,046,000 | 16,393,000 | 15,731,000 |
| Total Debt | 8,512,000 | 8,512,000 | 9,064,000 | 9,271,000 |
Colgate-Palmolive Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Colgate-Palmolive Competitors (39)
One of Colgate-Palmolive’s 39 competitors is Procter & Gamble, a Corporation company based in Cincinnati, OH.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble | Corporation | Cincinnati, OH | ||||
| The J. M. Smucker | Corporation | Orrville, OH | ||||
| General Mills (Food Products) | Corporation | Minneapolis, MN | ||||
| Kraft Heinz | Formerly PE-Backed | Chicago, IL | ||||
| Church & Dwight Company | Corporation | Ewing, NJ |
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Colgate-Palmolive Patents
Colgate-Palmolive Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-D1070355-S1 | Brush head of an oral care implement | Active | 08-Feb-2024 | ||
| US-20250107983-A1 | Personal care compositions | Pending | 29-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250090289-A1 | Personal care implement | Pending | 18-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250090432-A1 | Oral care compositions | Pending | 14-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20250073142-A1 | Personal care compositions | Pending | 06-Sep-2023 | A61Q19/10 |
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Colgate-Palmolive Investments & Acquisitions (27)
Colgate-Palmolive’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Prime100 for . The deal was made on 18-Feb-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime100 | 18-Feb-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Non-Durables | ||
| Otto (Services) | 29-Jul-2023 | Later Stage VC | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | ||
| Red Collar Pet Foods (Three Dry Pet Food Manufacturing Plants) | 30-Sep-2022 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Dermala | 10-Jan-2022 | Grant | Personal Products | ||
| Hello Products | 28-Jan-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Personal Products |
Colgate-Palmolive ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated March, 28, 2025
23.21 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
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Colgate-Palmolive Exits (7)
Colgate-Palmolive’s most recent exit was on 23-Apr-2019 from Floss Bar. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Floss Bar | 23-Apr-2019 | Completed |
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| Introgen Therapeutics | 04-Nov-2005 | Completed |
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| Javex | 01-Jan-1990 | Completed |
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| Princess House | 01-Jan-1978 | Completed |
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| Marisa Christina Apparel | 01-Jan-1976 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Colgate-Palmolive Affiliates
Subsidiaries (11)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Products | Montclair, NJ | 2012 | |
| PCA Skin | New York, NY | 1990 | |
| Laboratoires Filorga | Paris, France | 1978 | |
| Tom's of Maine | Kennebunk, ME | 1970 | |
| Laboratorios Abarly | Montevideo, Uruguay | 1965 |
Colgate-Palmolive FAQs
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When was Colgate-Palmolive founded?
Colgate-Palmolive was founded in 1805.
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Where is Colgate-Palmolive headquartered?
Colgate-Palmolive is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Colgate-Palmolive?
Colgate-Palmolive has 34,000 total employees.
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What industry is Colgate-Palmolive in?
Colgate-Palmolive’s primary industry is Personal Products.
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Is Colgate-Palmolive a private or public company?
Colgate-Palmolive is a Public company.
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What is Colgate-Palmolive’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Colgate-Palmolive is CL.
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What is the current stock price of Colgate-Palmolive?
As of 17-Apr-2025 the stock price of Colgate-Palmolive is $95.50.
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What is the current market cap of Colgate-Palmolive?
The current market capitalization of Colgate-Palmolive is $77.5B.
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What is Colgate-Palmolive’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Colgate-Palmolive is $20.1B.
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Who are Colgate-Palmolive’s competitors?
Procter & Gamble, The J. M. Smucker, General Mills (Food Products), Kraft Heinz, and Church & Dwight Company are some of the 39 competitors of Colgate-Palmolive.
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What is Colgate-Palmolive’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Colgate-Palmolive’s EPS for 12 months was $3.53.
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