(CL) Colgate-Palmolive - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1941621039

CL EPS (Earnings per Share)

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CL Revenue

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CL: Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Pet Nutrition

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a multinational consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of brands across oral, personal, and home care, as well as pet nutrition. The companys Oral, Personal and Home Care segment is a leader in the global market, offering a wide range of products, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap, under well-known brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, and Irish Spring. Additionally, the company has a strong presence in the pet nutrition market through its Hills Science Diet and Hills Prescription Diet brands, catering to the nutritional needs of dogs and cats.

The companys product portfolio is marketed and sold through various channels, including traditional retailers, eCommerce platforms, wholesalers, and distributors, as well as directly to dentists and skin health professionals. With a history dating back to 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company has established itself as a trusted and reliable brand, with a global presence and a commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.

From a technical analysis perspective, the stock has been trading within a relatively stable range, with its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA20 and SMA50) indicating a slight upward trend. The average true range (ATR) suggests a moderate level of volatility, with a 2% daily price movement. Considering the current price is near its SMA20 and SMA50, and below its SMA200, we can anticipate a potential breakout or a consolidation phase.

Based on the fundamental data, Colgate-Palmolive Company has a market capitalization of approximately $73.7 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.75 and a forward P/E ratio of 24.81. These metrics indicate a relatively stable valuation, considering the companys stable cash flows and dividend payments. By combining the technical and fundamental analysis, we can forecast that the stock may experience a moderate increase in the short term, driven by its stable fundamentals and potential breakout from its current trading range. A potential target price could be around $95-$100, representing a 2-3% increase from its current price.

Taking into account the companys diversified portfolio, global presence, and commitment to innovation, we can expect Colgate-Palmolive Company to continue delivering stable returns to its shareholders. The pet nutrition segment is expected to drive growth, driven by increasing demand for premium pet food products. As the company continues to expand its eCommerce presence and invest in digital marketing, we can anticipate further upside potential in the stock price.

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CL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 73,100m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Household & Personal Products
GiC Sub-Industry Household Products
IPO / Inception 1977-01-03

CL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 23.6
Fundamental 63.1
Dividend Rating 57.6
Rel. Strength -13
Analysts 3.77 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 88.22 USD
Fair Price DCF 91.78 USD

CL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.11%
Annual Growth 5y 2.50%
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Payout Ratio 55.5%

CL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -0.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -65.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 66.5%
CAGR 5y 6.82%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.33
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.27
Alpha -7.75
Beta 0.117
Volatility 18.22%
Current Volume 5332k
Average Volume 20d 4747.3k
What is the price of CL shares?
As of June 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 90.26 with a total of 5,331,994 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.67%, over one month by +0.70%, over three months by +0.06% and over the past year by -3.90%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) is currently (June 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 63.08 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CL is around 88.22 USD . This means that CL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.26%.
Is CL a buy, sell or hold?
Colgate-Palmolive has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.77. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CL.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts for CL share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, CL Colgate-Palmolive will be worth about 95.3 in June 2026. The stock is currently trading at 90.26. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +5.56%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 98.3 8.9%
Analysts Target Price 98.8 9.5%
ValueRay Target Price 95.3 5.6%