Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Financials
Key financial figures for Colgate-Palmolive Company (Q2 2026).
Colgate-Palmolive grew Q2 2026 net sales 4.9% to $5,361 million with organic sales growth of 2.4%, while Base Business EPS rose 8% to $0.99 even as GAAP EPS fell 5% to $0.86. Net sales rose 4.9% year over year to $5,361 million; organic sales growth was 2.4%, including a negative impact from exiting the private label pet food business. GAAP diluted EPS declined 5% to $0.86, while non-GAAP Base Business EPS increased 8% to $0.99. Gross profit margin expanded roughly 140 basis points to about 61.5%, supporting the Base Business EPS gain despite the GAAP EPS decline. Hill's Pet Nutrition net sales were roughly $1,195 million, up about 3.4% organically, a modest deceleration from the segment's recent quarters. On the outlook: Management said it maintained its full-year 2026 net sales and GAAP EPS guidance, and updated its gross profit margin and Base Business EPS guidance for the year; the press release's data tables did not include specific updated numeric targets. Figures are for Q2 2026, as Colgate-Palmolive Company reported them.
- Revenue
- $5.4B
- Net Income
- $719M
- EPS
- $0.87
- Total Assets
- $16.8B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $995M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $5.4B | $693M | $0.86 | 18.95% | $867M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $5.3B | $646M | $0.80 | 21.71% | $609M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $5.2B | -$37M | -$0.05 | 20.59% | $1.3B |
| Q3 FY2025 | $5.1B | $735M | $0.91 | 21.38% | $1.1B |
| Q2 FY2025 | $5.1B | $743M | $0.91 | 21.14% | $776M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $20.4B | $2.1B | $2.63 | 21.33% | $3.6B |
| FY2024 | $20.1B | $2.9B | $3.51 | 21.8% | $3.5B |
| FY2023 | $19.5B | $2.3B | $2.77 | 21.23% | $3.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What was Colgate-Palmolive Company's revenue last quarter?
Colgate-Palmolive Company reported revenue of $5.36 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 4.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Company profitable?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive Company reported net income of $693.0 million for Q2 FY2026, a net margin of 12.93% on revenue.
How has Colgate-Palmolive Company's margin trended?
Operating margin was 18.95% in Q2 FY2026, compared with 21.14% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Colgate-Palmolive Company generate?
Colgate-Palmolive Company generated free cash flow of $867.0 million in Q2 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
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