Colgate-Palmolive Co
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Colgate-Palmolive Co
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About company
Colgate-Palmolive Co is a global leader in the consumer goods industry, with a focus on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The company operates in more than 200 countries and territories, where it develops, produces, distributes, and sells a wide range of health and hygiene products, as well as pet nutrition essentials. Its portfolio includes some of the world's most recognizable brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, meridol, Tom’s of Maine, hello, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Filorga, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, in addition to Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet for pet nutrition. These brands have become trusted and relied upon by consumers globally, underscoring Colgate-Palmolive's commitment to innovation, quality, and consumer satisfaction in its product offerings.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer CyclicalsLatest Results (18.10.2025):
In the first quarter of 2025, Colgate-Palmolive Co reported a 3.1% decrease in net sales, while organic sales saw a modest increase of 1.4%. The company achieved a 2% rise in GAAP earnings per share (EPS) to $0.85 and a 6% increase in Base Business EPS to $0.91. Gross profit margins also improved by 80 basis points, reaching 60.8%. Additionally, Colgate-Palmolive maintained its leadership in the toothpaste and manual toothbrush markets, holding significant global market shares.
Net Sales and Organic Growth
Colgate-Palmolive's net sales declined by 3.1% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. However, organic sales grew by 1.4%, demonstrating resilience despite a 0.4% negative impact from lower private label pet volume and a 4.4% headwind from foreign exchange rates.
Earnings Per Share
GAAP EPS increased by 2% to $0.85, while Base Business EPS* saw a notable 6% rise to $0.91, reflecting the company's strong performance in its core operations.
Profit Margins
The company's GAAP gross profit margin and Base Business gross profit margin* both rose by 80 basis points, reaching 60.8%, underscoring effective cost management and pricing strategies.
Operational Cash Flow
Colgate-Palmolive generated $600 million in net cash from operations during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting robust operational efficiency.
Market Leadership
The company sustained its dominance in the oral care market with a global market share of 40.9% in toothpaste and 31.9% in manual toothbrushes year to date, reinforcing its strong brand presence.
Full Year 2025 Guidance
Colgate-Palmolive updated its full-year 2025 outlook, expecting net sales to grow by low single digits, with organic sales projected to increase between 2% and 4%. The company anticipates earnings per share to rise by low single digits on both GAAP and non-GAAP bases.
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