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Aug 09, 2026 What to Know About Colgate-Palmolive Director John Cahill Selling 4,170 Shares for … Neutral

Aug 01, 2026 Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Earnings on Deck: What to Watch Neutral

Jul 31, 2026 Colgate-Palmolive Co. Bottom Line Drops In Q2 Bearish

Jul 23, 2026 What to Expect From Colgate-Palmolive's Next Quarterly Earnings Report Neutral

Jun 18, 2026 Forget P&G: This Defensive Cash-Flow Powerhouse Just Beat Earnings and Is a … Bullish

May 17, 2026 Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Beats Expectations as Analysts Raise Price Targets Bullish

May 03, 2026 Colgate-Palmolive Company Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary Bullish

Apr 29, 2026 Colgate-Palmolive: A Mixed Bag in Consumer Goods Investing Neutral

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Beats Expectations as Analysts Raise Price Targets Yahoo Finance · May 17, 2026 Mixed Colgate-Palmolive Company Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary Yahoo Finance · May 03, 2026 Bearish

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CL	Consumer products	-7.2%

🤖 AI Overview

What happened: Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported a Q2 earnings drop to $693 million, or $0.86 per share, from $743 million, or $0.91 per share, last year. Despite this, CL lifted its FY26 adjusted earnings view, attributing broad-based growth to strong emerging markets performance, particularly in Asia Pacific. CL's stock fell initially but rebounded after analysts raised price targets following its Q1 2026 earnings call.

Market impact: The consumer goods sector saw a mixed reaction. CL's earnings miss and subsequent guidance lift led to initial stock price volatility. However, its strong emerging markets performance and consecutive EPS beats drove analysts to raise price targets. Procter & Gamble (P&G), a competitor, faces tariff headwinds and flat volumes, contrasting with CL's growth.

What to watch next: CL's Q3 2022 earnings report, scheduled for late July, will provide further insight into its earnings trajectory. Additionally, investors should monitor emerging markets growth, particularly in Asia Pacific, as it's a significant driver for CL's performance. Lastly, keep an eye on P&G's earnings and volume trends to assess the competitive landscape in the consumer goods sector.

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Last UpdatedAug 23, 2026

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