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2.41% YieldConsumer DefensiveColgate-Palmolive Company · NYSE
Price: $87.21 · Annual div: $2.10/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 80% · Ex-div: 2026-10-20
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About Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners). These products are distributed through various channels, including traditional and online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, under well-known brand names such as Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly. Furthermore, this segment supplies specialized pharmaceutical products to dentists and other professionals in oral healthcare. Conversely, the Pet Nutrition segment focuses on providing specialized pet food. This includes everyday nutritional options marketed under the Hill's Science Diet brand, as well as therapeutic diets designed to assist in managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, sold under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. Distribution for these pet nutrition items occurs via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and online retail platforms. Established in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
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🌍 CL Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CL.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 2.41% | -0.39% | $241 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 2.05% | -0.75% | $205 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 1.93% | -0.87% | $193 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 2.41% | -0.39% | $241 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 2.20% | -0.60% | $220 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 2.41% | -0.39% | $241 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 1.81% | -0.99% | $181 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 2.05% | -0.75% | $205 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 1.69% | -1.11% | $169 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 1.77% | -1.03% | $177 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 1.69% | -1.11% | $169 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CL Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $2.10/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CL Dividend Payment Schedule
CL pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-10-20.
📊 CL vs Consumer Defensive Benchmarks
How CL compares to typical Consumer Defensive averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CL sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CL Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 300 | $87.42 | $26.2K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 214 | $87.42 | $18.7K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-10-01 | 271 | $87.42 | $23.7K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 29,649 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 205,197 | $87.02 | $17.86M | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 7,355 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 50,902 | $87.02 | $4.43M | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 31,814 | $87.02 | $2.77M | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 4,597 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-16 | 8,045 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is currently trading at $87.21, 12% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 2.41% based on an annual payout of $2.10 per share.
Colgate-Palmolive: A Resilient Consumer Defensive Dividend Aristocrat
AI SummaryColgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is a stalwart in the consumer defensive sector, boasting a $70.2 billion market capitalization. Its annual dividend of $2.10 translates to a modest yield of 2.39%. While the 5-year dividend CAGR of 5.2% reflects steady, reliable income growth, the payout ratio sits at an elevated 80%. This leaves a relatively narrow margin for error, yet the company's defensive nature and pricing power support ongoing cash flow generation. The current 2.39% yield is sustainable thanks to stable demand for essential household and personal care products. However, the high payout ratio combined with a rich P/E ratio of 33.4 indicates that valuation multiples are stretched. Future dividend growth will likely track earnings expansion closely, as there is limited room for the comp
- Elevated payout ratio of 80% limits aggressive near-term dividend growth.
- High P/E ratio of 33.4 suggests valuation is fully priced relative to growth.
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