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Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
NYSE:CL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 24, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.94Last Year’s EPS
0.91Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a constructive but cautious outlook: management highlighted clear operational and financial wins (record operating cash flow, stronger Q4 momentum, strong Hill's and emerging market performance, successful M&A integration) and ambitious capability investments (omnichannel, RGM, AI, supply chain). At the same time, the company faces meaningful near-term headwinds — low category growth, U.S. volume weakness, cost inflation, tariff exposure, FX volatility and promotional risk — which temper near-term upside and produced a wide 2026 guidance range. Overall, the tone is optimistic about long-term strategy execution but prudent about short-term uncertainty.Company Guidance
Investment in Capabilities and Advertising Efficiency
Company is accelerating investments in omnichannel, RGM, digital, data/AI and supply chain; A&P dollars were up ~5% year-over-year on a dollar basis while A&P as a percent of sales was slightly down, reflecting focus on optimization and efficiency.
Delivered Growth Across Key Financial Metrics in 2025
Company reported growth in organic sales, net sales, gross profit, base-business EPS and free cash flow in 2025 despite headwinds; completed 2025 strategy adding $5.0 billion in sales.
Q4 Momentum — Organic Growth and Sequential Improvement
Exited 2025 with improved momentum: organic sales growth in all four categories in Q4 and sequential improvement versus Q3 in every division except North America; underlying organic sales in Q4 were in excess of 3% when excluding the private-label exit.
Strong Hill's Performance
Hill's delivered strong results: ex-private-label growth cited as in excess of 5%, underlying volume positive (about +2% when adjusting for a ~360 basis-point private-label drag), with prescription diet and therapeutic segments gaining share.
Emerging Markets Strength
Emerging markets grew broadly in the quarter (about +4.5% organic growth), with Latin America notably strong (Mexico and Brazil both high-single-digit organic growth) and solid improvement across Asia and Africa.
Record Operating Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Delivered record operating cash flow of $4.2 billion in 2025, improved free cash flow and low leverage, providing balance sheet flexibility for reinvestment, dividends, buybacks and disciplined M&A.
Prime 100 Acquisition Performing Ahead of Plan
Prime 100 (fresh pet food acquisition) is performing ahead of expectations and is being integrated while management evaluates broader applicability of learnings.
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
CL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 30, 2026 | $85.24 | $90.29 | +5.92% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $76.67 | $75.27 | -1.83% |
Aug 01, 2025 | $82.78 | $82.45 | -0.41% |
Apr 25, 2025 | $90.98 | $92.16 | +1.31% |
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FAQ
When does Colgate-Palmolive (CL) report earnings?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 24, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earnings time?
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earnings time is at Apr 24, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is CL EPS forecast?
CL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.94.
