Is CL a good investment in 2026?

Colgate-Palmolive trades at a P/E ratio of 35.2, with medium volatility (21.2% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of CL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 21.2%, CL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.26 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive has a dividend yield of 2.25%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$74.14B

P/E RATIO

35.2

BETA

0.26

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.25%

52W HIGH

$99.33

52W LOW

$74.55

VOLATILITY

21.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$94.16 → $92.49-1.77%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$89.82 → $92.49+3.0%

CL | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

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

METRIC	CL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	35.2x	21.0x	↑ 67%
Beta	0.26	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.25%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	21.2%	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)	$92.49	$74.14B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$156.01	$365.14B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.88	$335.01B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$160.78	$219.84B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Colgate-Palmolive is currently trading at $92.49, which is 6.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.26, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME5.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CL a good buy right now?

Colgate-Palmolive trades at 35.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 21.2% volatility.

Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, Colgate-Palmolive offers a dividend yield of 2.25%. This translates to approximately $2.08 per share annually.

How volatile is CL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 21.2% and beta of 0.26,CL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.