Colgate-Palmolive stock holds near $90 after July 31 earnings
Published on 08/29/2026 at 15:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Colgate-Palmolive stock (US1845021021) opened at $90.75 on August 29, 2026, with a $72.34 billion market cap and a 52-week range of $74.54 to $99.33. The most recent quarterly report, released July 31, 2026, showed $0.99 in EPS on $5.36 billion in revenue, both firm enough to keep the valuation debate alive.
July 31 set the tone
The July 31 print mattered because EPS of $0.99 beat the $0.95 consensus by $0.04, while revenue matched estimates at $5.36 billion. Revenue also rose 4.9% from the prior year quarter, and net margin came in at 9.68%, a combination that supports stable earnings quality rather than a one-off surge.
Analyst positioning remains supportive. A recent market summary put the consensus rating at Moderate Buy with a $99.00 average target, while one research note on August 3 set a $104 target and another trimmed a target to $103 from $104.
Dividend and positioning
Colgate-Palmolive also paid a $0.53 quarterly dividend on August 14, 2026, which implies a $2.12 annualized payout and a 2.3% yield. That yield sits alongside a payout ratio of 84.13%, so income investors still get a large cash return while growth investors lean on the earnings cadence.
For a consumer staples name, the setup is straightforward: $90.75 sits below the $99.33 one-year high but above the $74.54 low, and the stock's 200-day moving average of $90.06 leaves the share price close to a key trend line.
Oral care still leads
Colgate-Palmolive's core business still revolves around oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition, with toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash the best-known product family. That mix helps explain why a mid-single-digit revenue gain can translate into a steadier margin profile than a more cyclical consumer name.
Price and income view
At $90.75 on August 29, 2026, the stock trades near its 200-day moving average of $90.06 and below the average target of $99.00. The gap to the 52-week high of $99.33 leaves room, but the current cash yield already does part of the work for shareholders.
Fact box
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
ISIN: US1845021021
Ticker: CL
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 29, 2026): $90.75 USD
Market cap: $72.34 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Household Products
Index membership: S&P 500
