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Colgate-Palmolive Company

CL · NYSE · Consumer staples, household and personal products · United States · US GAAP · Fiscal year ends December

Latest report: Q3 FY2026, the quarter ended 30 September 2026, released 30 October 2026. Snapshot FY2026Q3_774baa0c.

Overview

Revenue, quarter
+4.6% year on year
Operating income, quarter
+2.7% year on year
Net income, quarter
+2.2% year on year
Diluted EPS, quarter
+3.3% year on year
Operating margin, last 4 quarters
−6.4pp year on year
Return on equity, last 4 quarters
−91.4pp year on year

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Key Findings

Findings for the latest quarter, with their history over earlier quarters.

  1. Revenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2026 was US$5.4 billion, 4.6% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.

    Confirmedin Q3 FY2026 · stated since Q2 FY20254.6% from 4.9% in Q2 FY2026
    Rule: Revenue against a year earlier · Sources 10-Q 2026-09
    History of this finding, 11 records
    1. Q3 FY2026 ConfirmedRevenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2026 was US$5.4 billion, 4.6% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    2. Q2 FY2026 WeakenedRevenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 was US$5.4 billion, 4.9% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q1 FY2026 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 was US$5.3 billion, 8.4% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q4 FY2025 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 December 2025 was US$5.2 billion, 5.8% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q3 FY2025 ConfirmedRevenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 was US$5.1 billion, 1.9% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q2 FY2025 NewRevenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 was US$5.1 billion, 1.0% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q2 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q1 FY2025 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2025 was US$4.9 billion, 3.0% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q4 FY2024 NewRevenue for the quarter ended 31 December 2024 was US$4.9 billion, 0.1% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q4 FY2024 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    11. Q3 FY2024 NewRevenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2024 was US$5.0 billion, 2.4% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  2. Net income attributable to the company was US$751 million, 2.2% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.

    Newin Q3 FY2026 · first stated
    Rule: Net income against a year earlier · Sources 10-Q 2026-09
    History of this finding, 13 records
    1. Q3 FY2026 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$751 million, 2.2% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 RetiredThe finding changed to higher than a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    3. Q2 FY2026 ConfirmedNet income attributable to the company was US$693 million, 6.7% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q1 FY2026 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$646 million, 6.4% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q1 FY2026 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q4 FY2025 NewThe company reported a net loss of US$37 million, against net income of US$739 million in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q4 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to a loss.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q3 FY2025 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$735 million, 0.3% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q3 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q2 FY2025 ConfirmedNet income attributable to the company was US$743 million, 1.6% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    11. Q1 FY2025 WeakenedNet income attributable to the company was US$690 million, 1.0% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    12. Q4 FY2024 WeakenedNet income attributable to the company was US$739 million, 2.9% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    13. Q3 FY2024 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$737 million, 4.1% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  3. The operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 14.8%, 6.4 percentage points lower than a year earlier.

    Confirmedin Q3 FY2026 · stated since Q4 FY2025
    Rule: Operating margin against a year earlier · Sources 10-K 2025-12, 10-Q 2025-09, 10-Q 2026-03 and 2 more
    History of this finding, 11 records
    1. Q3 FY2026 ConfirmedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 14.8%, 6.4 percentage points lower than a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    2. Q2 FY2026 StrengthenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 14.9%, 6.5 percentage points lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q1 FY2026 StrengthenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 15.4%, 6.2 percentage points lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q4 FY2025 NewThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 16.2%, 5.0 percentage points lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q4 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q3 FY2025 NewThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 21.3%, unchanged from a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q3 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to unchanged from a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q2 FY2025 WeakenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 21.4%, 0.2 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q1 FY2025 ConfirmedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 21.5%, 0.7 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q4 FY2024 WeakenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 21.2%, 0.8 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    11. Q3 FY2024 NewThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 21.3%, 5.0 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  4. Return on equity over the last 4 quarters was 358.9%, against 450.3% a year earlier.

    Weakenedin Q3 FY2026 · stated since Q1 FY2026
    Rule: Return on equity against a year earlier · Sources 10-Q 2025-09, 10-Q 2026-09, 10-K 2025-12 and 3 more
    History of this finding, 12 records
    1. Q3 FY2026 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 358.9%, against 450.3% a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    2. Q2 FY2026 StrengthenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 434.3%, against 705.2% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q1 FY2026 NewReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 821.7%, against 977.1% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q1 FY2026 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q4 FY2025 NewReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 1,602.3%, against 704.0% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q4 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q3 FY2025 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 450.3%, against 1,346.9% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q2 FY2025 StrengthenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 705.2%, against 9,627.1% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q1 FY2025 NewReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 977.1%, against 2,331.2% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q1 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    11. Q4 FY2024 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 704.0%, against 455.4% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    12. Q3 FY2024 NewReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 1,346.9%, against 517.8% a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  5. Free cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.8 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.1 times net income attributable to the company.

    Interpretation. Operating cash flow paid for all capital expenditure, and the rest is free for dividends, share buybacks or debt repayment.

    Confirmedin Q3 FY2026 · stated since Q3 FY2024
    Rule: Free cash flow · Sources 10-K 2025-12, 10-Q 2025-09, 10-Q 2026-03 and 2 more
    History of this finding, 9 records
    1. Q3 FY2026 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.8 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.1 times net income attributable to the company.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    2. Q2 FY2026 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.9 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.2 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q1 FY2026 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.8 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.1 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q4 FY2025 StrengthenedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.6 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.0 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q3 FY2025 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.4 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.4 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q2 FY2025 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.4 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.3 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q1 FY2025 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.5 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.4 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q4 FY2024 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.5 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.4 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q3 FY2024 NewFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.4 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.4 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · initial
  6. Net debt was US$5.7 billion at 30 September 2026, 1.5 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.

    Weakenedin Q3 FY2026 · stated since Q3 FY2024
    Rule: Net debt or net cash · Sources 10-Q 2026-09, 10-K 2025-12, 10-Q 2025-09 and 2 more
    History of this finding, 9 records
    1. Q3 FY2026 WeakenedNet debt was US$5.7 billion at 30 September 2026, 1.5 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Recorded from FY2026Q3_774baa0c · data update
    2. Q2 FY2026 ConfirmedNet debt was US$6.5 billion at 30 June 2026, 1.7 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q1 FY2026 ConfirmedNet debt was US$6.6 billion at 31 March 2026, 1.7 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q4 FY2025 StrengthenedNet debt was US$6.6 billion at 31 December 2025, 1.7 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q3 FY2025 ConfirmedNet debt was US$6.0 billion at 30 September 2025, 1.2 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q2 FY2025 WeakenedNet debt was US$5.9 billion at 30 June 2025, 1.2 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q1 FY2025 StrengthenedNet debt was US$7.2 billion at 31 March 2025, 1.5 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q4 FY2024 ConfirmedNet debt was US$6.7 billion at 31 December 2024, 1.4 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q3 FY2024 NewNet debt was US$6.7 billion at 30 September 2024, 1.4 times EBITDA over the last 4 quarters.Reconstructed · initial

Records before Q3 FY2026 are reconstructed from the latest snapshot. Ledger: findings.json.

Credit, liquidity, earnings quality and score findings: Analysis.

Data

Source documents27 documents, latest Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 2026List
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SnapshotFY2026Q3_774baa0c

Corporate Events

  1. Acquisitions paid in cash31 December 2022

    Paid US$809 million in cash for business acquisitions in fiscal 2022, 5.4% of total assets at the start of the year.

    Source 10-K 2024-12

Earnings, Returns and Balance Sheet

Revenue

By quarter, US dollars

Operating Income

By quarter, US dollars

Net Income Attributable to the Company

By quarter, US dollars

Margins

Last 4 quarters at each quarter end, per cent

Returns

Last 4 quarters, per cent

Free Cash Flow

Operating cash flow less capital expenditure, by quarter, US dollars

Net Debt

Total debt less cash and short-term investments, at quarter end, US dollars

Diluted Earnings per Share

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Financial Statements

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Ratios

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Source Documents

Documents of this snapshot, latest first.

DocumentDateId
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202630 Oct 202610-Q:0000021665-26-000048
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 202631 Jul 202610-Q:0000021665-26-000042
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 20261 May 202610-Q:0000021665-26-000023
Form 10-K, period ended 31 December 202523 Feb 202610-K:0000021665-26-000006
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202531 Oct 202510-Q:0000021665-25-000053
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 20251 Aug 202510-Q:0000021665-25-000041
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 202525 Apr 202510-Q:0000021665-25-000020
Form 10-K, period ended 31 December 202413 Feb 202510-K:0000021665-25-000008
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202425 Oct 202410-Q:0000021665-24-000044
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 202426 Jul 202410-Q:0000021665-24-000031
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 202426 Apr 202410-Q:0000021665-24-000015
Form 10-K, period ended 31 December 202315 Feb 202410-K:0000021665-24-000003
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202327 Oct 202310-Q:0000021665-23-000037
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 202328 Jul 202310-Q:0000021665-23-000031
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 202328 Apr 202310-Q:0000021665-23-000016
Form 10-K, period ended 31 December 202216 Feb 202310-K:0000021665-23-000007
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202228 Oct 202210-Q:0000021665-22-000027
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 202229 Jul 202210-Q:0000021665-22-000025
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 202229 Apr 202210-Q:0000021665-22-000010
Form 10-K, period ended 31 December 202117 Feb 202210-K:0000021665-22-000003
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202129 Oct 202110-Q:0000021665-21-000027
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 202130 Jul 202110-Q:0000021665-21-000025
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 202130 Apr 202110-Q:0000021665-21-000010
Form 10-K, period ended 31 December 202018 Feb 202110-K:0000021665-21-000007
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 September 202030 Oct 202010-Q:0000021665-20-000026
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 June 202031 Jul 202010-Q:0000021665-20-000023
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 March 20201 May 202010-Q:0000021665-20-000007

Checks

350345 of 350 checks passed, 5 warnings
Fiscal calendar70 passedFiscal years last 350 to 380 days, quarters 80 to 125 days, and each period starts on the day after the one before. Checked at error level.
Quarters and fiscal year142 passedThe 4 quarters of every item add up to its fiscal year, or a later filing restated the year. Checked at error level.
Reported quarters0 of 1 passedA quarter that a filing reports on its own agrees with the figures of the same filing. Checked at warning level.
Income before income taxes, Q3 FY2026: $1,019m against $1,021m
Filer identity1 passedThe documents are those of the company of this page. Checked at error level.
Balance sheet identity27 passedTotal assets equal total liabilities and equity at each balance sheet date. Checked at error level.
Balance sheet structure27 passedTotal assets equal liabilities, temporary equity and total equity. Checked at warning level.
Lease liabilities6 passedLease payments due, less imputed interest, equal the lease liabilities. Checked at warning level.
Debt maturities2 of 6 passedThe debt maturity schedule adds up to the long-term debt. Checked at warning level.
31 Dec 2020: $6,204m against $7,343m
31 Dec 2021: $6,002m against $7,206m
31 Dec 2022: $6,977m against $8,755m
31 Dec 2024: $7,005m against $7,941m
Quarters and 9 months21 passedThe 3 reported quarters of a fiscal year add up to the reported 9-month figure. Checked at error level.
Gross profit33 passedRevenue less cost of revenue equals reported gross profit. Checked at warning level.
Earnings per share6 passedNet income divided by average shares agrees with reported basic earnings per share. Checked at warning level.
Interest and debt4 passedInterest expense of a fiscal year is between 0.5% and 15% of the average total debt at its opening and closing dates, so that the debt captured carries the interest reported. Checked at warning level.
Primary statements6 passedEach key figure of the latest fiscal year is a line of the income statement, the balance sheet or the cash flow statement of the annual report. Checked at warning level.

Data Quality

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Values published1,555
Confirmed by other figures53.6%, 833 values
Confirmed by a second document0.0%, 0 values
Derived from reported figures20.0%, 311 values
Values withheld0
Restated figures tracked1
Changes compared on one basis0
Company lines mapped0 of 0 reviewed

Citation

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