Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Tops Q4 EPS by 1c, Comments on Outlook

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Colgate Announces 4th Quarter 2018 Results

January 25, 2019 6:55 AM EST

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) today reported worldwide Net sales of $3,811 million in fourth quarter 2018, a decrease of 2.0% versus fourth quarter 2017. Global unit volume increased 0.5%, pricing increased 2.5% and foreign exchange was negative 5.0%. The previously disclosed professional skin care acquisitions contributed 1.0% to Net sales and unit volume growth in the quarter. Organic sales (Net sales excluding the impact of foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestments) increased 2.0%.

Net income and Diluted earnings per share in fourth quarter 2018 were $606 million and $0.70, respectively. Net income in fourth quarter 2018 included $32 million ($0.04 per diluted share) of... More