Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive in Fortune Rankings

Colgate-Palmolive, founded in 1806, manufactures and sells hygiene products in the U.S. and internationally. Its wide variety of offerings range from toothpaste and toothbrushes to hand soaps, shampoos, and household cleaners. Popular brands include Palmolive, Tom’s of Maine, Irish Spring, Softsoap, Speed Stick, and Fabuloso. It’s also the parent company of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, which sells its products through pet supply retailers and veterinary clinics.

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Updated:6/3/26
Country/Territory:U.S.
Headquarters:New York City
Industry:Household and Personal Products
CEO:Noel R. Wallace
Website:https://www.colgatepalmolive.com

Ticker:CL
Company type:Public
Revenues ($M):$20,382
Profits ($M):$2,132
Market value ($M):$68,380
Number of employees:33,600

Market value as of March 31, 2026.

Impact Segment:Environmental Impact
Sector:Household Products

Sector:Consumer Products
Industry:Soaps and Cosmetics
Current All-Star Rank:-
Previous All-Star Rank:-
Industry Rank:7
Previous Industry Rank:5
Overall Score:6.43
Innovation:7

People Management:6
Use of Corporate Assets:6
Social Responsibility:7
Quality of Management:6
Financial Soundness:7
Long-Term Investment Value:5
Quality of Products/Services:7
Global Competitiveness:4

$ millions% change
Revenues ($M):$20,3821.4%
Profits ($M):$2,132-26.2%
Assets ($M):$16,330-
Total Stockholder Equity ($M):$54-

Profit as % of Revenues:10.5%
Profits as % of Assets:13.1%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity:3948.2%

Earnings Per Share ($):2.60
EPS % Change (from prior fiscal year):-25.1%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate):-3.5%
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate):5.6%

Total Return to Investors (last year):-10.9%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized):0.8%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized):4.1%

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