Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60.1% | 21.3% | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 60.2% | 21.8% | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 57.8% | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| 2022 | 56.5% | 20.0% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 59.1% | 22.3% | 12.4% |
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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Earnings Overview
As of March 2, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.13B, reflecting -0.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.65 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
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 0.6%, operating margin of 0.2%, and net margin of 0.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including EL (-$178M net income, -0.1% margin), ELF ($104M net income, 0.1% margin), IPAR ($165M net income, 0.1% margin), CL has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CL vs EL →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
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% |
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Is CL growing earnings?
CL EPS of $2.65 reflects slowing growth at -0.3%, below the 5-year CAGR of -3.5%. TTM net income is $2.1B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are CL's profit margins?
Colgate-Palmolive Company net margin is +0.1%, with operating margin at +0.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are CL's earnings?
CL earnings data spans 1989-2025. The current earnings trend is -0.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.