CONSUMER DEFENSIVE2/27/2026 • LIVE

Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a consumer defensive company operating in household & personal products. Demand is typically resilient, with margin discipline and pricing power as key drivers. This analysis page tracks valuation context, trend strength, and downside risk over time.

PRICE
$97.55
+0.91% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$78.84B
P/E RATIO
37.1
BETA
0.29
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
2.13%
52W HIGH
$100.18
52W LOW
$74.55
VOLATILITY
25.0%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$85.76 → $97.55+13.75%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$91.17 → $97.55+7.0%
$81$88$95FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
CL | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

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

METRICCLSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio37.1x21.0x 77%
Beta0.290.65Less volatile
Div Yield2.13%2.80%Below avg
30d Volatility25.0%18%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
CL(You are here)
$97.55$78.84BConsumer Defensive
PG$163.75$383.25BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
KO$80.50$346.28BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
PEP$167.58$229.14BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Colgate-Palmolive is currently trading at $97.55, which is 2.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.29, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME4.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CL a good buy right now?

Colgate-Palmolive trades at 37.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.0% volatility.

Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive offers a dividend yield of 2.13%. This translates to approximately $2.08 per share annually.

How volatile is CL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.0% and beta of 0.29,CL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:39 PM