Colgate-Palmolive Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.35%
Annual Dividend
$2.12
Stock Price
$90.13
Market Cap
$72.12B
How It's Calculated
2.35% = $2.12 ÷ $90.13 × 100
What This Means
Colgate-Palmolive Company's dividend yield of 2.35% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Household & Personal Products. With a market capitalization of about $72.12B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $90.13, within a 52-week range of $74.55 to $99.33 (-9.3% from the high, +20.9% from the low). Beta of 0.30 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 10.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Colgate-Palmolive Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer Defensive, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Colgate-Palmolive Company's dividend yield of 2.35% can be compared with peers such as WMT (0.86%), COST (0.61%), KO (2.68%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CL is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.30 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 10.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$2.12
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Other CL Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CL pay a dividend?
Yes — Colgate-Palmolive Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $2.12 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for CL?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, CL's yield is about 2.35%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.35% compare to sector peers?
In Consumer Defensive, peer yields such as MO (6.09%), PEP (4.11%), TGT (3.59%) help frame CL's 2.35%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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