Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Tops Q2 EPS by 4c; Offers Guidance

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Colgate Announces 2nd Quarter 2026 Results

July 31, 2026 6:55 AM EDT

 

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL):

Net sales increased 4.9%; Organic sales* increased 2.4%, including a 0.4% negative impact from lower private label pet food sales GAAP EPS decreased 5% to $0.86; Base Business EPS* increased 8% to $0.99 GAAP Gross profit margin and Base Business Gross profit margin* increased 140 basis points to 61.5% Net cash provided by operations was $1,742 million for the first six months of 2026 The Companys leadership in toothpaste continued with its global market share at 41.3% year to date The Companys leadership in... More