Colgate-Palmolive
About: Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading player in the household and personal care arena. 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 homecare products that are sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including approximately 45% from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (around one fifth of sales), which primarily sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
Employees: 34,000
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
82% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 184 | Existing positions closed: 101
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,792 [Q2] → 1,875 (+83) [Q3]
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $66.6B [Q2] → $68.6B (+$1.99B) [Q3]
1% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $475M | Put options by funds: $479M
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 646 | Existing positions reduced: 680
3.0% less ownership
Funds ownership: 83.72% [Q2] → 80.72% (-3.0%) [Q3]
10% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 10 [Q2] → 9 (-1) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$92
0%
upside
Avg. target
$108
17%
upside
High target
$121
31%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
1 neutral
20%
1 negative
20%
Wells Fargo Chris Carey 33% 1-year accuracy 11 / 33 met price target | 0%downside $92 | Underweight Maintained | 28 Oct 2024 |
TD Cowen Robert Moskow 46% 1-year accuracy 21 / 46 met price target | 20%upside $110 | Buy Maintained | 28 Oct 2024 |
Stifel Mark Astrachan 45% 1-year accuracy 13 / 29 met price target | 10%upside $101 | Hold Downgraded | 28 Oct 2024 |
JP Morgan Andrea Teixeira 45% 1-year accuracy 24 / 53 met price target | 24%upside $114 | Overweight Maintained | 11 Oct 2024 |
Piper Sandler Korinne Wolfmeyer 38% 1-year accuracy 15 / 40 met price target | 31%upside $121 | Overweight Initiated | 24 Sept 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about CL published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New November Dividend Record - 97 Holdings With 18 Buys
In November, I invested $1,400 primarily in Business Development Companies, boosting my yearly dividend income by $148, with a YTD total exceeding $1,400. My portfolio achieved all-time highs, driven by a strong earnings season and a dovish Fed, with BDCs like Goldman Sachs BDC and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund as key picks. November's dividend income hit a record $620, a 20% Y/Y growth, mainly due to ongoing investments into Hercules Capital.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Colgate-Palmolive: Digital Advertising Is The Base From Which To Start Again
Colgate-Palmolive's (CL) revenue growth has been minimal over the past decade, with a CAGR of only 1.53%, not even keeping pace with inflation. Despite a 61-year streak of increasing dividends, CL's EPS growth has been stagnant, leading to a higher payout ratio. Increased advertising expenditures, particularly in digital, have shown higher ROI than traditional channels.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Is Colgate Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell at 24.29X P/E Multiple?
CL counters macro pressures with premium innovations and enhanced advertising to strengthen its market position.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Colgate Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today 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 paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895. * * * Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care.
Positive
Reuters
1 week ago
Toothpaste maker Colgate testing new product ideas on 'digital twins'
Colgate-Palmolive is soliciting feedback on possible new product from "digital twins" of prospective consumers, the company's chief analytics & insights officer Diana Schildhouse said on a Reuters NEXT panel on Tuesday.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Colgate Gains 21.3% YTD: What Makes the Stock Apt to Retain?
CL benefits from robust pricing and productivity initiatives. The company's innovation strategy also bodes well.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference - (Transcript)
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference Call December 3, 2024 11:45 AM ET Company Participants Stanley Sutula III - Chief Financial Officer Panagiotis Tsourapas - Group President, Europe and Developing Markets Conference Call Participants Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Dara Mohsenian Good morning, everyone. I'm Dara Mohsenian, Morgan Stanley's Household Products and Beverage Analyst.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New October Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 15 Buys
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