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CL Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

CL has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.04
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.50%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.71%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.99%
Payout Ratio 56.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: -12.70%
Total Return 5y: 25.91%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Household Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ENR 1,575 M 4.61% 2.76%
KMB 42,443 M 3.84% 3.90%
REYN 4,535 M 3.78% 3.15%
CLX 15,641 M 3.57% 2.43%
SPB 1,376 M 2.70% 3.57%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
WDFC 2,948 M 5.60% 96.0%
PG 368,351 M 4.90% 99.5%
CHD 23,564 M 3.42% 91.9%
KMB 42,443 M 2.66% 43.8%
CL 70,393 M 2.50% 99.6%

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CL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-18 2025-07-18 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.6%
2025-04-17 2025-04-17 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.52 4% 0.56%
2025-01-21 2025-01-21 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.56%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.5%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.5%
2024-04-19 2024-04-22 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% 0.58%
2024-01-19 2024-01-22 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.6%
2023-10-20 2023-10-23 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.66%
2023-07-20 2023-07-21 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.63%
2023-04-20 2023-04-21 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.48 2.1% 0.64%
2023-01-20 2023-01-23 2023-02-14 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.63%
2022-10-20 2022-10-21 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.66%
2022-07-20 2022-07-21 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.61%
2022-04-20 2022-04-21 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% 0.59%
2022-01-21 2022-01-24 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.54%
2021-10-20 2021-10-21 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.6%
2021-07-20 2021-07-21 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.54%
2021-04-20 2021-04-21 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.45 2.3% 0.56%
2021-01-22 2021-01-25 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.56%
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.55%
2020-07-17 2020-07-20 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2020-04-17 2020-04-20 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.44 2.3% N/A
2020-01-22 2020-01-23 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-10-22 2019-10-23 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-07-17 2019-07-18 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-19 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% N/A
2019-01-22 2019-01-23 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-10-18 2018-10-19 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-07-17 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-04-19 2018-04-20 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.42 5% N/A
2018-01-22 2018-01-23 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-10-20 2017-10-23 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-04-19 2017-04-21 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.4 2.6% N/A
2017-01-19 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-10-20 2016-10-24 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-07-20 2016-07-22 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-04-20 2016-04-22 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% N/A
2016-01-21 2016-01-25 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-07-21 2015-07-23 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-04-21 2015-04-23 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.38 5.6% N/A
2015-01-21 2015-01-23 2015-02-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-07-16 2014-07-18 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-04-17 2014-04-22 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.36 5.9% N/A
2014-01-22 2014-01-24 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-10-18 2013-10-22 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-07-19 2013-07-23 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-04-19 2013-04-23 2013-05-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

CL Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of CL?

As of July 2025, CL`s dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 85.80.

Does CL pay a dividend?

As of July 2025, CL paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-18 and the payout was 0.52 USD.

How often does CL pay dividends?

CL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-18.

Will CL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.52 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CL?

CL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.50% per year.
Weak growth: CL's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CL?

CL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.99%. If you bought CL's shares at 68.15 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CL?

CL Payout Consistency is 99.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Colgate-Palmolive has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CL have a good Dividend Yield?

CL`s 2.30% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CL is 56.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CL?

CL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.71%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CL`s Outstanding Shares?

Colgate-Palmolive`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.54% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Colgate-Palmolive ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-05-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 929,712,000
1986 905,056,000 -2.65%
1987 856,160,000 -5.4%
1988 864,576,000 +0.98%
1989 1,233,076,900 +42.62%
1990 1,222,291,100 -0.87%
1991 1,215,885,200 -0.52%
1992 1,136,337,400 -6.54%
1993 1,670,303,000 +46.99%
1994 1,111,417,700 -33.46%
1995 1,031,292,300 -7.21%
1996 1,123,551,000 +8.95%
1997 1,300,682,100 +15.77%
1998 1,272,049,100 -2.2%
1999 1,245,157,200 -2.11%
2000 1,224,028,500 -1.7%
2001 1,101,481,500 -10.01%
2002 1,135,618,700 +3.1%
2003 1,123,509,000 -1.07%
2004 1,116,819,800 -0.6%
2005 1,088,573,500 -2.53%
2006 1,079,759,400 -0.81%
2007 1,059,425,900 -1.88%
2008 1,059,800,000 +0.04%
2009 1,046,800,000 -1.23%
2010 999,000,000 -4.57%
2011 976,000,000 -2.3%
2012 952,100,000 -2.45%
2013 935,400,000 -1.75%
2014 920,100,000 -1.64%
2015 903,400,000 -1.82%
2016 893,000,000 -1.15%
2017 883,300,000 -1.09%
2018 867,000,000 -1.85%
2019 858,000,000 -1.04%
2020 858,400,000 +0.05%
2021 845,000,000 -1.56%
2022 834,400,000 -1.25%
2023 825,100,000 -1.11%
2024 822,500,000 -0.32%
2025 822,500,000

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.