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Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
NYSE:CL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 25, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.87Last Year’s EPS
0.86Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 31, 2025
|% Change Since: 2.93%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 25, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook for Colgate-Palmolive, with strong achievements in revenue, growth, and market share despite facing challenges such as foreign exchange headwinds and competitive pressures in specific markets. The company's strategic investments in advertising and innovation are yielding positive results, while ongoing challenges in foreign exchange and specific regional markets are being addressed.Company Guidance
In the call discussing Colgate-Palmolive's 2024 performance and 2025 outlook, the company highlighted several key metrics. Net sales reached $20 billion, one year ahead of their strategic plan, driven by high-single-digit organic sales growth for the sixth consecutive year, aligning with their long-term target of 3% to 5%. Advertising spending increased by 15%, and the incremental sales from innovation rose by 45% from 2021 to 2024. Despite significant foreign exchange headwinds, Colgate achieved gross and operating margin expansion, and double-digit growth in base earnings per share, along with record operating cash flow, free cash flow, and cash returns to shareholders. Looking ahead to 2025, the company plans to leverage strong brand health and innovation, with anticipated pricing growth supported by investments in data, analytics, and AI.Record Net Sales Achievement
Colgate-Palmolive achieved net sales of $20 billion in 2024, one year ahead of the strategic plan ambition.
Consistent Organic Sales Growth
The company delivered high-single-digit organic growth for the sixth consecutive year, with volume growth in every division and category.
Increased Advertising Spending
Advertising spending increased by 15% in 2024, following a 19% increase in 2023, leading to improved brand health.
Global Toothpaste Market Share Growth
Colgate-Palmolive achieved its third consecutive year of global toothpaste category value share growth.
Innovation Success
Incremental sales contribution from innovation rose by 45% from 2021 to 2024.
Earnings and Cash Flow Growth
Double-digit base earnings per share growth ahead of initial guidance, record operating cash and free cash flow, and record cash return to shareholders.
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CL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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CL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Jan 31, 2025 | $90.89 | $86.70 | -4.61% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $99.18 | $95.07 | -4.14% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $95.47 | $98.34 | +3.01% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | $87.90 | $89.59 | +1.92% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Colgate-Palmolive (CL) report earnings?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earnings time?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earnings time is at Apr 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CL EPS forecast?
CL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.87.
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