Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.25
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
85.5%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
52 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
85.5% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
52 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$2.25
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout85.5%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout50.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak52 years
3Y CAGR3.5%
5Y CAGR3.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return11.0%
5Y Total Return43.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,39410Y ago$17,84620Y ago$46,975
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (54 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Colgate-Palmolive Company distributes 85.5% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 50.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CL has raised its dividend for 52 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.5% and 5-year CAGR of 3.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 43.9%, with dividends contributing 12.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,846 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.68
Avg/Payment$0.4840
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 2.45% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 2.60% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 2.35% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.5200 | ↑ +4.0% | 2.12% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 2.27% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 1.97% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 2.00% | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +4.2% | 2.23% | May 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Personal Care and Beauty Products
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#3 of 5
Safety
At Risk
85.5% payout
Streak
52Y
3.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#2 of 5
Annual Dividend History
54 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $2.06 | 4.0% | 4 | $2.63 | 78.3% | 1.28x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.98 | 3.7% | 4 | $3.51 | 56.4% | 1.77x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $1.91 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.77 | 69.0% | 1.45x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $1.86 | 3.9% | 4 | $2.13 | 87.3% | 1.15x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $1.79 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.55 | 70.2% | 1.42x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $1.75 | 2.3% | 4 | $3.14 | 55.7% | 1.79x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $1.71 | 3.0% | 4 | $2.75 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.66 | 4.4% | 4 | $2.75 | 60.4% | 1.66x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.59 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.28 | 69.7% | 1.43x | 1.9% |
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How much dividend does CL pay per share?
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CL's next ex-dividend date?
CL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CL's dividend safe?
CL's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +85.5% and FCF payout ratio of +50.2%. With 52 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CL a Dividend King?
Yes, Colgate-Palmolive Company is classified as a Dividend King with 52 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CL pay dividends?
Colgate-Palmolive Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CL five years ago would be worth approximately $14,394 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.