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News about Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) covers a wide range of topics, from quarterly earnings and financial guidance to dividends, share repurchase programs and product announcements. The company regularly issues press releases and hosts webcasts to discuss its performance in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, as well as its broader corporate strategy.
Investors following CL news will see detailed earnings updates, including net sales trends, organic sales growth, gross profit margin and non-GAAP Base Business results. Colgate-Palmolive’s releases also discuss divisional performance across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa/Eurasia and the Hill’s pet nutrition division, along with commentary from senior management on category growth, advertising investment and long-term targets.
Corporate actions are another recurring theme in Colgate-Palmolive news. The Board of Directors frequently announces quarterly cash dividends and has highlighted that the company has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895. News items also include information on dividend increases and share repurchase authorizations, such as the $5 billion share repurchase program announced in March 2025.
Product and brand developments appear in the news flow as well. For example, Tom’s of Maine, a Colgate-Palmolive company, has issued releases about new oral care products under its natural personal care positioning. Colgate-Palmolive’s own communications also emphasize its sustainability initiatives and community programs, including the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education program. Together, these updates provide context on how the company manages its global portfolio of brands, finances and long-term priorities.
Colgate's recent research indicates that its toothpastes containing zinc and stannous, along with mouthwashes with cetylpyridinium chloride, can neutralize COVID-19 by 99.9%. Laboratory studies showed Colgate Total and Meridol toothpastes had this effect after two minutes, while Colgate mouthwashes were effective after just 30 seconds. A clinical study involving 50 hospitalized COVID-19 patients is underway, revealing these products can temporarily reduce viral load in the mouth. Colgate is collaborating on further research to explore potential roles of oral care in reducing COVID-19 transmission.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Group President Panagiotis Tsourapas will engage in a virtual fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on December 2, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live webcast on Colgate's website, and a recorded version will be available later. Colgate-Palmolive focuses on health-related products across various sectors, aiming for sustainable growth and superior shareholder returns. For further details about their initiatives, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com.
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Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) announced the appointment of Stanley J. Sutula as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 9, 2020. Sutula, currently serving as CFO at Pitney Bowes, brings extensive experience from his previous 28 years at IBM. He is recognized for leveraging technology and data analytics to drive revenue growth. Henning Jakobsen, the outgoing CFO, will transition to a Senior Vice President role until his retirement at the end of 2020. The leadership change aims to strengthen Colgate's financial strategies and performance.
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) reported robust third quarter results for 2020, with net sales rising by 5.5% to $4,153 million and organic sales up 7.5%. GAAP EPS increased 21% to $0.81, while Base Business EPS rose 11% to $0.79. Gross profit margin improved by 220 basis points to 61.2%. Market leadership was maintained in toothpaste (39.9% share) and manual toothbrushes (31.1% share). The company expects full-year sales to rise by mid-single digits, alongside earnings growth. Enhanced advertising investments and premium innovations are driving the positive momentum.
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will host a live webcast for its Q3 2020 earnings conference call on October 30, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The event will be led by Chairman and CEO Noel Wallace, along with Chief Investor Relations Officer John Faucher. Investors can access the live call through Colgate's website, with a recorded version available later for those unable to attend. Colgate focuses on health and hygiene products across categories such as Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, serving over 200 countries.