Colgate-Palmolive Co Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.36%
Annual Dividend
$2.12
Stock Price
$89.88
Market Cap
$73.06B
How It's Calculated
2.36% = $2.12 ÷ $89.88 × 100
What This Means
Colgate-Palmolive Co's dividend yield of 2.36% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About Colgate-Palmolive Co
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) operates in the Consumer products sector, specifically in Consumer products. With a market capitalization of about $73.06B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $89.88, within a 52-week range of $74.55 to $99.33 (-9.5% from the high, +20.6% from the low). Beta of 0.33 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 Co, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer products, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer products names on our S&P 100 coverage, Colgate-Palmolive Co's dividend yield of 2.36% can be compared with peers such as PG (3.00%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer products stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CL is grouped in the Consumer products sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.33 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Does CL pay a dividend?
Yes — Colgate-Palmolive Co 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 2.36%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.36% compare to sector peers?
In Consumer products, peer yields such as PG (3.00%) help frame CL's 2.36%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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