Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.13B, reflecting -25.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.65 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CL's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -3.5%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.89B in fiscal 2024.
Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 60.1%, operating margin of 21.3%, and net margin of 10.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PG ($12.72B net income, 19.0% margin), UL ($12.20B net income, 9.5% margin), KMB ($2.12B net income, 11.7% margin), CL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CL vs PG →
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CL Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.13B | -26.2% | $4.35B | $2.63 | 10.5% | 21.3% |
| 2024 | $2.89B | +25.6% | $4.38B | $3.51 | 14.4% | 21.8% |
| 2023 | $2.30B | +28.9% | $4.13B | $2.77 | 11.8% | 21.2% |
| 2022 | $1.78B | -17.6% | $3.58B | $2.13 | 9.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | $2.17B | -19.6% | $3.89B | $2.55 | 12.4% | 22.3% |
| 2020 | $2.69B | +13.9% | $3.91B | $3.14 | 16.4% | 23.7% |
| 2019 | $2.37B | -1.4% | $3.76B | $2.75 | 15.1% | 24.0% |
| 2018 | $2.40B | +18.6% | $3.85B | $2.75 | 15.4% | 24.8% |
| 2017 | $2.02B | -17.1% | $4.01B | $2.28 | 13.1% | 25.9% |
| 2016 | $2.44B | +76.4% | $3.96B | $2.72 | 16.1% | 26.1% |
| 2015 | $1.38B | -36.5% | $3.97B | $1.52 | 8.6% | 24.8% |
| 2014 | $2.18B | -2.7% | $4.18B | $2.36 | 12.6% | 24.2% |
| 2013 | $2.24B | -9.3% | $4.13B | $2.38 | 12.9% | 23.7% |
| 2012 | $2.47B | +1.7% | $4.01B | $2.58 | 14.5% | 23.4% |
| 2011 | $2.43B | +10.3% | $3.87B | $2.47 | 14.5% | 23.1% |
| 2010 | $2.20B | -3.8% | $3.76B | $2.15 | 14.2% | 24.2% |
| 2009 | $2.29B | +17.1% | $3.74B | $2.19 | 14.9% | 24.4% |
| 2008 | $1.96B | +12.7% | $3.33B | $1.83 | 12.8% | 21.7% |
| 2007 | $1.74B | +28.4% | $2.94B | $1.60 | 12.6% | 21.3% |
| 2006 | $1.35B | +0.1% | $2.57B | $1.23 | 11.1% | 21.0% |
| 2005 | $1.35B | +1.8% | $2.37B | $1.22 | 11.9% | 20.8% |
| 2004 | $1.33B | -6.6% | $2.20B | $1.17 | 12.5% | 20.8% |
| 2003 | $1.42B | +10.3% | $2.17B | $1.23 | 14.4% | 21.9% |
| 2002 | $1.29B | +12.4% | $2.01B | $1.10 | 13.9% | 21.7% |
| 2001 | $1.15B | +7.8% | $1.86B | $0.95 | 12.2% | 19.7% |
| 2000 | $1.06B | +13.5% | $1.72B | $0.85 | 11.4% | 18.4% |
| 1999 | $937M | +10.5% | $1.64B | $0.74 | 10.3% | 18.0% |
| 1998 | $849M | +14.6% | $1.48B | $0.65 | 9.5% | 16.5% |
| 1997 | $740M | +16.6% | $1.36B | $0.56 | 8.2% | 15.0% |
| 1996 | $635M | +269.2% | $1.25B | $0.49 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| 1995 | $172M | -70.4% | $1.13B | $0.13 | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| 1994 | $580M | +205.5% | $1.05B | $0.45 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| 1993 | $190M | -60.2% | $954M | $0.13 | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| 1992 | $477M | +281.9% | $799M | $0.35 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
| 1991 | $125M | -61.1% | $282M | $0.10 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 1990 | $321M | +14.6% | $555M | $0.27 | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| 1989 | $280M | - | $435M | $0.24 | 5.6% | 8.6% |
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CL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CL stock.
What is CL earnings per share (EPS)?
CL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.65, reflecting -25.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -3.5%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Colgate-Palmolive Company's net income?
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.1B as of 2025. Earnings declined -25.1% year-over-year. Colgate-Palmolive Company has been profitable for 37 consecutive years.
Is CL profitable?
Yes, CL is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.1B and a net profit margin of +10.5%. Colgate-Palmolive Company has generated profits for 37 consecutive years.
What is CL's earnings growth rate?
CL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -25.1%, 3-Year: +7.3%, 5-Year: -3.5%, 10-Year: +5.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are CL's profit margins?
Colgate-Palmolive Company net profit margin is +10.5%, operating margin is +21.3%, and gross margin is +60.1%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +469.1%.
Is CL growing earnings?
CL earnings are declining — EPS fell -25.1% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $2.1B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -3.5%.
What was CL's best earnings year?
Colgate-Palmolive Company's highest annual net income on record is $2.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CL's earnings last quarter?
CL's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $-37M with diluted EPS of $-0.05. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.