Colgate-Palmolive Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Colgate-Palmolive's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.9%, while the Household Products industry saw earnings growing at 3.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.3% per year. Colgate-Palmolive's return on equity is 362.4%, and it has net margins of 14.3%.
Key information
-2.9%
Earnings growth rate
-1.8%
EPS growth rate
| Household Products Industry Growth | 1.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.3% |
| Return on equity | 362.4% |
| Net Margin | 14.3% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Is Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) A Risky Investment?
Dec 18
Colgate-Palmolive: Digital Advertising Is The Base From Which To Start Again
Dec 17Colgate-Palmolive: Approaching Buy Territory With Some Important Catalysts
Dec 11Colgate-Palmolive Company's (NYSE:CL) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
Dec 03Colgate-Palmolive Company's (NYSE:CL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price
Nov 20If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Presents An Opportunity
Oct 26Colgate-Palmolive Q3: Great Company, But Not Enough To Warrant A Position Now
Oct 25Colgate-Palmolive: Very Close To A Buy Following Recent Pullback
Oct 17Colgate-Palmolive: Share Price Returns Should Moderate (Rating Downgrade)
Sep 30These 4 Measures Indicate That Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Sep 11Returns At Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Aug 27Colgate-Palmolive: Stability Pillar Reached Its Fair Value
Aug 19An Intrinsic Calculation For Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) Suggests It's 31% Undervalued
Aug 12Colgate-Palmolive: Good Growth Prospects Ahead
Aug 06Earnings Not Telling The Story For Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL)
Jul 11Colgate-Palmolive: Three Items To Look For In The Upcoming Earnings
Jul 10Colgate-Palmolive: Gladly Holding, Yet Currently Not Buying An All Time Favorite
Jun 23Does Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jun 06Many Would Be Envious Of Colgate-Palmolive's (NYSE:CL) Excellent Returns On Capital
May 21Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Colgate-Palmolive Company's (NYSE:CL) First-Quarter Report
Apr 30Colgate-Palmolive: Loading Up Ahead Of Earnings
Apr 16Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Colgate-Palmolive Company's (NYSE:CL) P/E
Apr 02Colgate-Palmolive's (NYSE:CL) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Mar 18Is Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) Trading At A 33% Discount?
Feb 14Colgate-Palmolive: I'm Buying Before Interest Rates Decrease
Feb 14Colgate-Palmolive: Brushing Up Profits In Q4 2023
Jan 30Is Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) A Risky Investment?
Jan 19Getting In Cheap On Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) Might Be Difficult
Jan 01Colgate-Palmolive: A Better Year Ahead (Rating Upgrade)
Dec 20Colgate-Palmolive Stock And Its Real Value
Nov 29Brush Up With Colgate-Palmolive Stock As Earnings Growth Drips On
Nov 14Colgate-Palmolive: Own This Dividend King At The Right Price
Oct 31Why Colgate-Palmolive Is A Bargain You Shouldn't Ignore Right Now
Oct 13Colgate-Palmolive: Dividend King With Limited Growth
Sep 27Colgate-Palmolive: Improving Prospects And A Reasonable Valuation
Sep 09Colgate-Palmolive: A Healthy 7% Return With A Safe Dividend For Investors In A Post-Pandemic World
Aug 16Colgate And The Importance Of Sales Growth, Expectations Matter
Aug 09Colgate-Palmolive: Challenging Growth Prospects
Jul 10Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Colgate-Palmolive makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 20,106 | 2,868 | 7,720 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 19,989 | 2,840 | 7,557 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 19,752 | 2,611 | 7,390 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 19,457 | 2,300 | 7,237 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 19,136 | 1,587 | 7,058 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 18,676 | 1,497 | 6,870 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 18,338 | 1,598 | 6,749 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 17,967 | 1,785 | 6,625 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 17,741 | 1,928 | 6,596 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 17,700 | 1,944 | 6,599 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 17,476 | 2,044 | 6,514 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 17,421 | 2,166 | 6,477 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 17,342 | 2,665 | 6,512 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 17,081 | 2,729 | 6,396 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 16,718 | 2,661 | 6,225 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 16,471 | 2,695 | 6,093 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 16,162 | 2,691 | 5,865 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 15,937 | 2,571 | 5,756 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 15,906 | 2,522 | 5,725 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 15,693 | 2,367 | 5,616 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 15,489 | 2,330 | 5,536 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 15,406 | 2,275 | 5,486 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 15,426 | 2,326 | 5,412 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 15,544 | 2,400 | 5,434 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 15,625 | 2,117 | 5,442 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 15,754 | 2,201 | 5,472 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 15,694 | 2,088 | 5,478 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 15,454 | 2,024 | 5,412 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 15,283 | 2,307 | 5,289 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 15,176 | 2,402 | 5,195 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 15,195 | 2,478 | 5,185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 15,195 | 2,441 | 5,172 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 15,373 | 2,461 | 5,213 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 15,505 | 2,485 | 5,232 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 15,726 | 2,459 | 5,296 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 16,034 | 2,468 | 5,400 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 16,356 | 2,470 | 5,548 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 16,736 | 2,286 | 5,700 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 17,022 | 2,334 | 5,825 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 17,277 | 2,180 | 5,920 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 17,417 | 2,116 | 6,012 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 17,436 | 2,230 | 6,068 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 17,430 | 2,169 | 6,085 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 17,420 | 2,241 | 6,086 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CL's current net profit margins (14.3%) are higher than last year (8.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CL's earnings have declined by 2.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CL's earnings growth over the past year (80.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-2.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CL earnings growth over the past year (80.7%) exceeded the Household Products industry 25.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst CL's Return on Equity (362.44%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/20 23:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Colgate-Palmolive Company is covered by 54 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Edward Lewis | Atlantic Equities LLP |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |