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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.
Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program is celebrating its 23rd year of providing free oral healthcare to underserved children, with its 2025 national kick-off event at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Since 2003, GKAS volunteers have served over 9.5 million children in the U.S.
In 2025, nearly 1,100 GKAS events are scheduled nationwide, expecting to serve approximately 325,500 underserved children through free oral health education, screenings, and preventive services. About 25,000 dental professionals will volunteer, supported by donations from Henry Schein (HSIC) and Colgate-Palmolive.
Henry Schein has contributed over $20 million in oral health care products since the program's inception. The initiative addresses a critical need, as CDC data shows 50% of children aged 6-9 years have had cavities, with lower-income children being twice as likely to have untreated cavities compared to higher-income households.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) has announced that Chairman, President and CEO Noel Wallace, along with EVP and General Manager of India, Prabha Narasimhan, will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference on February 21, 2025, at 8:00 am ET.
The presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on Colgate's website, with slides available for viewing. A recorded version will be made available afterward through the company's Investor Center page.
Colgate-Palmolive operates in over 200 countries across Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition segments. The company's portfolio includes prominent brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, and Hill's Science Diet. Their Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and families since 1991.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. The company achieved a milestone by surpassing $20 billion in net sales for the first time, with a 3.3% increase in net sales and 7.4% growth in organic sales for the full year.
Full-year GAAP EPS increased 27% to $3.51, while Base Business EPS grew 11% to $3.60. The company generated $4,107 million in operating cash flow, up 10% from 2023, and returned $3.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
For Q4 2024, net sales slightly decreased by 0.1%, but organic sales grew 4.3%. GAAP EPS increased 3% to $0.90, and Base Business EPS rose 5% to $0.91. The company maintained strong market leadership with a 41.4% global market share in toothpaste and 32.2% in manual toothbrushes.
For 2025, Colgate expects organic sales growth of 3-5% and mid-single-digit earnings-per-share growth on a GAAP basis, despite anticipating flat net sales due to foreign exchange impacts.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) has announced its upcoming 2024 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call, scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be led by Chairman, President and CEO Noel Wallace, CFO Stan Sutula, and Chief Investor Relations Officer John Faucher.
The company will release its prepared materials in PDF format at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET on the same day, available through the Investor Center section of their website. A live audio webcast will be accessible on Colgate's website, with a recorded version made available afterward for those unable to attend.
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per common share, payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025. The company has maintained an uninterrupted dividend payment history since 1895.
Colgate-Palmolive operates in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition sectors, selling products in over 200 countries under various brands including Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Hill's Science Diet, and others. The company is known for its sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce plastic waste, promote recyclability, and improve children's oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached about 1.7 billion children and families since 1991.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) announced that Group President, Europe and Developing Markets, Panagiotis Tsourapas and CFO Stan Sutula will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on December 3, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. ET. The event will be available via live webcast on the company's website, with a recorded version accessible afterward through the Investor Center page.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) has opened registration for the 49th season of Colgate Women's Games, the nation's longest-running indoor Track & Field series for girls and women. The competition returns to indoor format at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City, running from December 29 through February 1. Over 100 academic scholarships worth $2,000, $1,000, and $500 will be awarded to top performers. The series includes Preliminary Meets, Semi-Finals, and Finals, with registration closing on January 5, 2025. Competitors will receive complimentary care packages including Colgate-Palmolive health products.
Colgate-Palmolive reported strong Q3 2024 results with net sales increasing 2.4% to $5,033 million and organic sales growing 6.8%. GAAP EPS rose 5% to $0.90, while Base Business EPS increased 6% to $0.91. The company maintained its global leadership with 41.6% market share in toothpaste and 32.3% in manual toothbrushes. Gross profit margin expanded 260 basis points to 61.1%. Based on these results, Colgate updated its 2024 guidance, now expecting net sales growth of 3-5% and organic sales growth of 7-8%, with earnings per share growth projected at 10-11%.
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) has announced it will provide a live webcast of its 2024 third quarter earnings conference call on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by key executives including CEO Noel Wallace, CFO Stan Sutula, and Chief Investor Relations Officer John Faucher. Prepared materials regarding the Q3 results will be posted on the company's Investor Center website at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the live audio webcast on Colgate's website, and a recorded version will be available later for those unable to attend. Colgate-Palmolive is a global company focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, selling products in over 200 countries under various well-known brands.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) has announced that Maria Paula Capuzzo, President of Africa/Eurasia, and John Faucher, Chief Investor Relations Officer and EVP of M&A, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 15th Annual U.S. All Stars Conference in London. The event is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access a live webcast of the chat on Colgate's website, with a recorded version available later through the Investor Center page.
Colgate-Palmolive is a global company focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The company sells products in over 200 countries under various brands and is recognized for its sustainability efforts and community wellbeing initiatives, including the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program.