Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) makes and markets consumer products in oral, personal and home care, as well as specialty nutrition for dogs and cats, selling in more than 200 countries and territories. Its two segments are Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition; in 2025, oral care, personal care and home… From the company’s description.
In fiscal 2025, Colgate-Palmolive reported revenue of $20.38B, up 1.4% from fiscal 2024, and net income of $2.26B. Its operating margin was 16.2%, and operations generated $4.20B in cash. Over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $21.05B.
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What Colgate-Palmolive does
In the company’s own words
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) makes and markets consumer products in oral, personal and home care, as well as specialty nutrition for dogs and cats, selling in more than 200 countries and territories. Its two segments are Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition; in 2025, oral care, personal care and home care represented 44%, 17% and 16% of worldwide net sales, respectively, while pet nutrition accounted for 23%. Oral care products include toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and products for dental professionals; personal care includes soaps, shower gels, deodorants and skin health products; home care includes dishwashing liquids, household cleaners and fabric conditioners. Hill’s Pet Nutrition sells everyday and therapeutic pet foods, as well as fresh pet food, through retailers, veterinarians and eCommerce channels. Major brands include Colgate, Palmolive, Ajax, Fabuloso, Softsoap, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Prime100. Founded in 1806, the company had approximately 33,600 employees as of December 31, 2025. Its website is www.colgatepalmolive.com.
Company details
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry (SIC)
- Personal Care
- Headquarters
- NEW YORK, NY
- Fiscal year end
- December
- CIK
- 21665
- SIC
- 2844
Financial performance, year by year
Fiscal 2013–2025 · USDThe full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for each of these years — every figure traceable to its filing — is on the Financials tab with a free account.
Who owns Colgate-Palmolive — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
Largest fund holders · Colgate-Palmolive’s weight in each
Fund ownership is a floor, not a census — pensions, insurers and people holding shares directly are not visible here.
Colgate-Palmolive’s bonds, as funds hold them
Funds report holding 13 issues of Colgate-Palmolive’s debt, $344.28M at market value — what funds hold, not the company’s total debt. Weighted-average coupon 3.63%, maturing 2027 to 2047.
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
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Recent filings
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