Colgate-Palmolive Company reports developments across a global consumer-products business focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual results, organic sales trends, margin and advertising outlook, the Hill's Pet Nutrition business, product and brand activity across Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, EltaMD, Fabuloso and related brands, and updates tied to its operations in more than 200 countries and territories.
Recurring announcements also include dividend actions, board and governance changes, earnings webcasts, sustainability and community programs such as Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, oral-health partnerships, and actions under the company's Strategic Growth and Productivity Program.
Tom's of Maine (CL) has launched a new Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, an anti-sensitivity, fluoride-free formula with naturally derived Arginine and Calcium Carbonate for whitening and sensitivity relief.
The vegan, SLS-free toothpaste contains hydroxyapatite, the primary mineral in tooth enamel, and is free from artificial flavors, sweeteners, dyes and potassium nitrate. It is now available in Gentle Mint on Amazon.com at an MSRP of $11.99 for a 4.4 oz tube, with broader retail availability planned for 2027.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per common share, payable on November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 20, 2026.
The company highlights that it has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895. Colgate-Palmolive operates globally across oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition under numerous well-known brands.
S&P Dow Jones Indices will rebalance the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 before the market opens on September 21, 2026, to keep each index aligned with its target market-cap range.
Dell Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks, and Sandisk will join the S&P 100, while NIKE, Honeywell Aerospace, Simon Property Group, and Colgate-Palmolive exit. Bloom Energy, Everpure, and Illumina will enter the S&P 500, replacing Molson Coors Beverage, The Trade Desk, and Builders FirstSource, which move to the S&P SmallCap 600. Multiple constituents, including HubSpot, AGNC Investment, Corcept Therapeutics, Brinker International, Herc Holdings, Delek US Holdings, AXT, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, AtriCure, Capri Holdings, Boston Beer, and others shift among the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) announced that Chairman, President and CEO Noel Wallace will take part in a fireside chat at the Barclays 2026 Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. ET. A live and archived webcast will be available via the company’s website in the Investor Center.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $5.36 billion, up 4.9% year over year, with organic sales up 2.4% including a 0.4% drag from lower private label pet food. GAAP diluted EPS declined 5% to $0.86, while Base Business diluted EPS rose 8% to $0.99.
Gross profit margin (GAAP and Base Business) increased 140 basis points to 61.5%. Total Company Base Business operating profit grew 5% to $1.15 billion and margin improved 10 bps to 21.4%, while reported operating profit declined 6%. For the first six months, net cash provided by operations was $1.74 billion.
Latin America led divisional net sales growth at 13.7%, with broad-based organic gains across most regions. Colgate-Palmolive maintained full-year 2026 net sales and GAAP EPS guidance, but raised its outlook for gross profit margin on both GAAP and Base Business bases and now targets mid-single-digit Base Business EPS growth. The company reported year-to-date global market shares of 41.3% in toothpaste and 32.7% in manual toothbrushes.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) will host a live webcast of its 2026 second quarter earnings conference call on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will feature Chairman, President and CEO Noel Wallace, Chief Financial Officer Stan Sutula, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations Claire Ross, and Executive Vice President, M&A and Special Projects John Faucher.
According to Colgate-Palmolive, investors can access the earnings press release, prepared materials and live audio webcast via the company’s Investor Center events and webcasts page, with a recorded replay available afterward. Colgate-Palmolive focuses on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, marketing brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, Hill’s Prescription Diet, Hill’s Science Diet and others in more than 200 countries and territories. The company highlights initiatives in sustainability and community wellbeing, including its Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health program.
Colgate (NYSE:CL) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 20, 2026.
The company notes it has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895.
Casey’s (Nasdaq: CASY) appointed Stanley J. Sutula III, Colgate-Palmolive’s CFO, to its Board of Directors. Sutula brings over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, planning, tax, strategy and risk management.
His addition temporarily raises the Board to 12 directors, as Cara Heiden plans to retire effective September 2, 2026.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) announced that Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Shane Grant, and Executive Vice President, M&A and Special Projects, John Faucher, will join a fireside chat at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference in Paris on June 3, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Investors can access a live webcast and later replay via Colgate’s website Investor Center, offering insights into the company’s consumer businesses and strategy focus areas.
Colgate (NYSE:CL) reported 1Q 2026 results: Net sales +8.4% and Organic sales +2.9%. GAAP EPS was $0.80 (-6%); Base Business EPS was $0.97 (+7%). Net cash provided by operations was $747 million. Board expanded the SGPP, raising estimated cumulative pretax charges to $350–$550 million and projected annual pretax savings of $200–$300 million. Full‑year sales and EPS guidance were maintained; gross profit margin guidance was revised to down. Global toothpaste share remained 41.1% year to date.