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Colgate-Palmolive Announces 3rd Quarter 2026 Results

October 30, 2026 6:55 AM EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL):

Net sales increased 4.6%; Organic sales* increased 3.6%, including a 0.2% negative impact from lower private label pet food sales GAAP EPS increased 3% to $0.94; Base Business EPS* increased 7% to $0.97 GAAP Gross profit margin increased 80 basis points to 60.2%; Base Business Gross profit margin* increased 90 basis points to 60.3% Net cash provided by operations was $2,913 million for the first nine months of 2026 The Companys leadership in toothpaste continued with its global market share at 41.4% year to date The Companys... More