Colgate-Palmolive stock shows a 4.9 percent sales gain in Q2 2026

Published on 10/04/2026 at 19:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Colgate-Palmolive stock delivered USD 5.36 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 4.9 percent year over year. Base business EPS reached USD 0.99 versus USD 0.95 consensus.

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Colgate-Palmolive (ISIN US1941621039) closed at USD 84.26 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, down 0.32 percent from the prior session. The latest company report showed Q2 2026 net sales up 4.9 percent, giving the consumer products group a concrete earnings backdrop for its dividend profile.

Sales growth remains measurable

According to Colgate-Palmolive in its July 31, 2026 results release, Q2 net sales rose 4.9 percent year over year to USD 5.36 billion. Organic sales increased 2.4 percent, while GAAP earnings per share fell 5 percent to USD 0.86.

The adjusted figure was stronger. MarketBeat reported that Q2 base business EPS reached USD 0.99 against USD 0.95 consensus, while revenue matched the USD 5.36 billion estimate. The 4.9 percent sales increase and the USD 0.04 adjusted EPS beat point to growth with a measurable, though mixed, earnings quality.

Dividend supports the income case

Colgate-Palmolive declared a USD 0.53 quarterly dividend on September 17, 2026, payable on November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 20, 2026. The company said its uninterrupted common-stock dividend record dates back to 1895.

Analyst expectations remain above the market price. MarketBeat listed a Moderate Buy consensus from 19 analysts, with an average target of USD 98.94. Piper Sandler cut its target from USD 98.00 to USD 95.00 on September 21, 2026, while keeping an Overweight rating. The average target lies 17.4 percent above the October 2 closing price.

Stock remains below its yearly high

Colgate-Palmolive closed at USD 84.26 on October 2, 2026, after trading between USD 83.99 and USD 84.83 during the session. The USD 67.4 billion market capitalization and 6,600,468-share volume underline the scale of the listed business, while the 52-week range of USD 74.55 to USD 99.33 places the stock 15.2 percent below its yearly high.

For investors, the central tension is visible in the numbers: Q2 revenue grew 4.9 percent and adjusted EPS exceeded consensus by USD 0.04, but GAAP EPS declined to USD 0.86. The dividend adds a dated cash-return event, while the share price remains well below the analyst average target.