Is CL a good investment in 2026?

Colgate-Palmolive trades at a P/E ratio of 31.9, with medium volatility (20.1% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of CL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 20.1%, CL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.33 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive has a dividend yield of 2.54%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$67.33B

P/E RATIO

31.9

BETA

0.33

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.54%

52W HIGH

$99.33

52W LOW

$74.55

VOLATILITY

20.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$90.30 → $83.92-7.07%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$95.50 → $83.92-12.1%

CL | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	CL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	31.9x	21.0x	↑ 52%
Beta	0.33	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.54%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	20.1%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare CL's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CLCL(You are here)	$83.92	$67.33B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$143.34	$334.96B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$75.43	$324.66B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$156.20	$213.52B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Colgate-Palmolive is currently trading at $83.92, which is 15.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.33, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME0.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CL a good buy right now?

Colgate-Palmolive trades at 31.9x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 20.1% volatility.

Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive offers a dividend yield of 2.54%. This translates to approximately $2.13 per share annually.

How volatile is CL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 20.1% and beta of 0.33,CL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.