Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Financials
Key financial figures for Colgate-Palmolive Company (Q3 2026).
Colgate-Palmolive Q3 2026 organic sales grew 3.6% and Base Business EPS rose 7% to $0.97, and management raised gross margin and EPS guidance for the year. Net sales rose 4.6% to $5,369M; organic sales grew 3.6% (volume +1.7%, pricing +2.0%), including a 0.2% drag from lower private label pet food sales. Organic sales grew in all four categories and four of five divisions. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.94 (+3%) and Base Business (non-GAAP) EPS was $0.97 (+7%), both above the $0.926 estimate in our earnings calendar (FMP-sourced; the calendar does not state its basis). GAAP gross margin rose 80 basis points to 60.2%; Base Business gross margin rose 90 basis points to 60.3%. On the outlook: Full year 2026 (based on spot rates): net sales now up 4% to 5% (previously 2% to 6%), including a low-single-digit positive foreign exchange impact; organic sales growth now broadly in line with nine-month performance (previously 1% to 4%), including the private label pet food exit; GAAP and Base Business gross profit margin now up (previously roughly flat); advertising still up in dollars and as a percentage of net sales; GAAP double-digit EPS growth still expected; Base Business EPS growth now 5% to 7% (previously mid-single-digit). Figures are for Q3 2026, as Colgate-Palmolive Company reported them.
- Revenue
- $5.4B
- Net Income
- $751M
- EPS
- $0.94
- Total Assets
- $16.7B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $1.2B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $5.4B | $751M | $0.94 | 20.9% | $1.0B |
| 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 |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $20.4B | $2.1B | $2.63 | 16.22% | $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 $5.37 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 4.6% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Company profitable?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive Company reported net income of $751.0 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 13.99% on revenue.
How has Colgate-Palmolive Company's margin trended?
Operating margin was 20.9% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 21.38% 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 $1.04 billion in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
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