Colgate-Palmolive stock heads into the open after a 1.38 percent drop

At the close on September 21, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive stock was reported at USD 87.47, while Piper Sandler lowered its price target to USD 95 from USD 98. Today, the company dividend declaration remains the latest scheduled item.

Colgate-Palmolive stock closed at USD 87.47 on the NYSE on September 21, 2026, down 1.38 percent. The S&P 500 rose 1.49 percent to 7,764.70 that session, putting the stock 2.87 percentage points behind the index.

September 21, 2026 in numbers

Colgate-Palmolive Company (ISIN US1941621039, NYSE: CL) opened at USD 87.50 on September 21, 2026, according to reported market data. The closing quote of USD 87.47 was cited alongside Piper Sandler's price-target reduction to USD 95 from USD 98.

As Investing.com reported on September 21, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating while cutting its target because of cost pressures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.71 percent to 52,048.83, also outperforming Colgate-Palmolive by 2.09 percentage points.

Dividend item for today

On September 21, 2026, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.53 per common share, payable on November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 20, 2026. Dentistry Today reported the declaration and payment schedule.