National Pension Service Has $168.64 Million Stock Holdings in Colgate-Palmolive Company $CL

National Pension Service grew its holdings in Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 2,109,555 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 70,502 shares during the quarter. National Pension Service owned about 0.26% of Colgate-Palmolive worth $168,638,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Westside Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Colgate-Palmolive by 85.5% in the second quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 282 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the period. Copia Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Colgate-Palmolive during the third quarter worth $29,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its position in Colgate-Palmolive by 86.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 335 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Colgate-Palmolive in the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, MTM Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Colgate-Palmolive during the second quarter worth $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.41% of the company’s stock.

Colgate-Palmolive Price Performance

CL stock opened at $90.28 on Friday. Colgate-Palmolive Company has a 12 month low of $74.54 and a 12 month high of $100.18. The firm has a market cap of $72.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.29, a P/E/G ratio of 5.74 and a beta of 0.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.90. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $80.77 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $81.38.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) last posted its earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The company reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.91 by $0.04. Colgate-Palmolive had a net margin of 14.47% and a return on equity of 333.39%. The firm had revenue of $5.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.91 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that Colgate-Palmolive Company will post 3.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Colgate-Palmolive Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 21st will be given a dividend of $0.52 per share. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 21st. Colgate-Palmolive’s dividend payout ratio is currently 58.26%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have commented on CL. Raymond James Financial dropped their target price on shares of Colgate-Palmolive from $105.00 to $95.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 20th. Argus reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $94.00 price target on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a report on Saturday. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Colgate-Palmolive from $90.00 to $93.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $90.13.

Colgate-Palmolive News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Colgate-Palmolive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat Street estimates — EPS of $0.95 vs. $0.91 expected and revenue above consensus; management cited strong pricing and brand leadership as drivers of performance. Colgate Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Strong Pricing Drives Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY‑2026 revenue guidance that’s above consensus (guidance range provided), signaling confidence in sustained demand for essentials across key regions — a primary catalyst for the stock rally. Colgate-Palmolive forecasts upbeat annual sales as essentials spending holds firm
• Positive Sentiment: Core categories showed resilience — oral care and pet nutrition strength plus a Latin America rebound helped sales growth; Market commentary highlights this operating improvement as a near-term positive for margins and top-line momentum. Colgate-Palmolive’s Core Strength Lifts Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash generation and shareholder returns: record operating cash flow and ~$2.9B returned to shareholders in the year — supports buyback/dividend expectations and investor confidence. Colgate-Palmolive Company Announces 4th Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and models are being updated after the print — some price‑target revisions were posted ahead/after the call; watch analyst notes for guidance sensitivity and margin assumptions. Colgate-Palmolive Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
• Negative Sentiment: Company recorded a large goodwill/intangible impairment tied to its skin‑health business that drove a GAAP loss for the quarter — this one‑time charge reduced headline EPS and highlights ongoing challenges in that segment. Colgate-Palmolive Swings to a Loss on Charges
• Negative Sentiment: Softer trends in China and margin pressure in parts of the portfolio were noted on the call — a reminder the recovery is uneven and could limit upside if those regions don’t stabilize. Colgate-Palmolive’s Core Strength Lifts Q4 Results

Colgate-Palmolive Company Profile

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company with a long history in household and personal care categories. The business traces its roots to the early 19th century and has evolved into a multinational manufacturer and marketer of everyday consumer goods focused on health, hygiene and home care.

The company’s core activities center on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Its product portfolio includes toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash in oral care; soaps, body washes and deodorants in personal care; dishwashing liquids, surface cleaners and other household products in home care; and scientifically formulated pet foods under its pet nutrition business.