What one share of Colgate-Palmolive holds
Colgate-Palmolive Company (together with its subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “Colgate-Palmolive”) is a caring, innovative growth company united behind our purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.
Colgate-Palmolive’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $26.12 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.53 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.74 |
| Free cash flow | $4.79 |
| Dividends | $2.10 |
| Cash and investments | $1.72 |
| Debt | $9.81 |
| Book value | $0.30 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $12.70 | $1.60 | $0.54 | $1.54 | — | — |
| 2008 | $14.33 | $1.83 | $0.64 | $1.51 | — | $1.74 |
| 2009 | $14.61 | $2.18 | $0.55 | $2.58 | — | $2.98 |
| 2010 | $15.23 | $2.16 | $0.54 | $2.60 | — | $2.70 |
| 2011 | $17.00 | $2.47 | $0.55 | $2.40 | — | $2.47 |
| 2012 | $17.79 | $2.57 | $0.59 | $2.74 | — | $2.34 |
| 2013 | $18.53 | $2.38 | $0.71 | $2.70 | — | $2.51 |
| 2014 | $18.69 | $2.36 | $0.82 | $2.75 | — | $1.26 |
| 2015 | $17.63 | $1.52 | $0.76 | $2.48 | — | −$0.33 |
| 2016 | $16.91 | $2.72 | $0.66 | $2.84 | — | −$0.28 |
| 2017 | $17.41 | $2.28 | $0.62 | $2.82 | $1.59 | −$0.07 |
| 2018 | $17.81 | $2.75 | $0.50 | $3.00 | $1.66 | −$0.12 |
| 2019 | $18.22 | $2.75 | $0.39 | $3.25 | $1.71 | $0.14 |
| 2020 | $19.17 | $3.14 | $0.48 | $3.85 | $1.75 | $0.87 |
| 2021 | $20.54 | $2.55 | $0.67 | $3.25 | $1.79 | $0.72 |
| 2022 | $21.42 | $2.13 | $0.83 | $2.22 | $1.86 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | $23.46 | $2.77 | $0.85 | $3.67 | $1.91 | $0.74 |
| 2024 | $24.42 | $3.51 | $0.68 | $4.31 | $2.48 | $0.26 |
| 2025 | $25.13 | $2.63 | $0.70 | $4.48 | $2.08 | $0.07 |
Common questions about Colgate-Palmolive
How much does one share of Colgate-Palmolive earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Colgate-Palmolive earned $2.53 of profit on $26.12 of sales, keeping about 10¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Colgate-Palmolive pay a dividend?
Yes. Colgate-Palmolive paid $2.10 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2017 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 83¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Colgate-Palmolive’s book value per share?
Colgate-Palmolive’s book value is $0.30 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Colgate-Palmolive have?
Each share of Colgate-Palmolive has $1.72 of cash and investments and $9.81 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Colgate-Palmolive’s free cash flow per share?
$4.79 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Colgate-Palmolive’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.60 in 2007 to $2.63 in 2025, growing about 2.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Colgate-Palmolive bought back shares?
Colgate-Palmolive’s share count fell about 25% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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