# Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

> Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) trades at $97.43 (+2.25%) as of 4:28:47 PM EST on Nov 2, 2026, +15.63% over the past month. Market cap is $75.75B, with 3.5 days to cover in short interest.

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Data as of: 2026-11-02T21:28:47.833Z (15-minute delayed)
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## Price

**$97.43** +2.14 (+2.25%)
At close · 15-minute delayed
NYSE · usd

After hours: **$97.54** +0.11 (+0.11%)
As of 4:28:47 PM EST on Nov 2, 2026 · After hours

## Stock performance

How Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.

| Period | Return |
| --- | --- |
| 1D | +2.25% |
| 1W | +4.65% |
| 1M | +15.63% |
| YTD | +23.30% |
| 1Y | +29.94% |
| 52-wk range | $74.55 – $99.33 |

From daily closes through Nov 2, 2026.

## Key statistics

Today's trading snapshot for CL: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Day range | $95.87 – $97.76 |
| Open | $96.31 |
| Prev close | $95.29 |
| Volume | 5.07M |
| Market cap | $75.75B |
| Shares out | 794.92M |

## Valuation and profitability ratios

Valuation and profitability ratios for Colgate-Palmolive Company: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| P/E | 36.90 |
| P/S | 3.56 |
| P/B | 263.01 |
| P/FCF | 19.99 |
| ROE | 712.9% |
| ROA | 12.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 26.79 |
| Div yield | 2.42% |

As of Oct 30, 2026

## Insider trading

[Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) insider trading](https://massive.com/quote/cl/insider-trading.md): open-market Form 4 buys and sells by Colgate-Palmolive Company insiders over the last 12 months.

## 8-K filings

Material corporate events Colgate-Palmolive Company has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.

- Oct 30, 2026 · [Quarterly earnings](https://massive.com/quote/sec-filings/8-k/earnings-releases.md)
  “On October 30, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.”
- May 13, 2026 · Shareholder proposal outcome
  “A stockholder proposal entitled "Remove DEI from Board Candidate Considerations" was not approved. The results of the vote were as follows: Votes For 14,002,273, Votes Against 618,251,142, Abstentions 5,399,994, Broker Non-Votes 63,952,735.”
- May 1, 2026 · [Restructuring plan](https://massive.com/quote/sec-filings/8-k/layoffs.md)
  “The Strategic Growth and Productivity Program is now estimated to result in cumulative pre-tax charges, once all initiatives are approved and implemented, totaling between $350 million and $550 million... These pretax charges are currently estimated to be comprised of the following: employee-related costs, including severance and other termination benefits (70% to 80%) and asset-related costs and other charges (20% to 30%)... substantially all charges resulting from the program will be incurred by December 31, 2028.”
- Apr 9, 2026 · Executive officer appointment
  “on April 8, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") elected Betsy Fishbone, currently Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Legal Officer of the Company, to the position of Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective June 1, 2026.”
- Mar 17, 2026 · Strategic initiative
  “As part of the previously announced Strategic Growth and Productivity Program, to further optimize and leverage the operating scale and drive growth within the Europe and Africa/Eurasia regions, effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company has realigned its reportable operating segments.”

## Dividend history and stock splits

Colgate-Palmolive Company's recent dividend payments and stock splits.

### Dividends

- $0.53 · ex-div Oct 20, 2026
- $0.53 · ex-div Jul 20, 2026
- $0.53 · ex-div Apr 20, 2026
- $0.52 · ex-div Jan 21, 2026

### Splits

- 2-for-1 · May 16, 2013

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Daily change in the latest session, 15-minute delayed.

## CL short interest

How heavily CL is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Days to cover | 3.5 |
| Short interest | 17.41M |
| Avg volume | 4.93M |

As of Oct 15, 2026 · reported to FINRA twice monthly.

## CL news

The latest news and headlines about Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL).

- [Colgate-Palmolive vs. Lululemon Athletica: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?](https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/11/01/colgate-palmolive-vs-lululemon-athletica-which-consumer-goods-stock-is-a-better-buy-in-2026/?source=iedfolrf0000001) · The Motley Fool · Nov 1, 2026 · positive sentiment
- [Colgate-Palmolive: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors](https://www.fool.com/earnings/takeaways/2026/10/31/colgate-palmolive-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001) · The Motley Fool · Oct 31, 2026 · positive sentiment
- [Colgate Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Organic Sales & Pricing Gains](https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/3019915/colgate-q3-earnings-beat-estimates-on-organic-sales-pricing-gains?cid=CS-ZC-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_article-3019915) · Zacks Investment Research · Oct 30, 2026 · positive sentiment
- [Clorox's Q1 Earnings Coming Up: Key Insights for Investors](https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/3019768/clorox-s-q1-earnings-coming-up-key-insights-for-investors?cid=CS-ZC-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_preview-3019768) · Zacks Investment Research · Oct 30, 2026 · neutral sentiment
- [Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates](https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/3019324/colgate-palmolive-cl-surpasses-q3-earnings-and-revenue-estimates?cid=CS-ZC-FT-fundamental_analysis|yseop_template_4-3019324) · Zacks Investment Research · Oct 30, 2026 · neutral sentiment

## About Colgate-Palmolive Company

Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a leading player in the household and personal care industry. 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 home care products sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including nearly half from emerging regions. It also owns the specialty pet food maker Hill's (which accounts for almost one-fourth of its sales), where the majority of its products are sold through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Market | stocks |
| Type | CS |
| Currency | USD |
| Industry | PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS |
| Employees | 33.6K |
| Listed | Jan 9, 1951 |

[Company website](https://www.colgatepalmolive.com)

## FAQ

### What is the Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) stock price today?

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is trading at $97.43 (+2.25% on the day) as of 4:28:47 PM EST on Nov 2, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.

### What is Colgate-Palmolive Company?

Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a leading player in the household and personal care industry. 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,…

### What is the short interest in CL?

As of Oct 15, 2026, CL has 17.41M shares short and 3.5 days to cover.

### Does Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) pay a dividend?

Yes. Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)'s most recent dividend was $0.53 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Oct 20, 2026. Full CL dividend history is available from the Massive API.

### What exchange is CL listed on?

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) trades on NYSE in USD, in the PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS industry.

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## Related

- [Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) insider trading](https://massive.com/quote/cl/insider-trading.md)
- [SEC 8-K events](https://massive.com/quote/sec-filings/8-k.md)
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