Colgate-Palmolive is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in the production and marketing of a diverse range of household, healthcare, and personal care products
Known primarily for its oral care offerings, including toothpaste and mouthwash, the company also manufactures and sells a variety of other products such as soaps, detergents, and pet nutrition supplies. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and health, Colgate-Palmolive strives to enhance the quality of life for consumers around the world while maintaining a commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
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Shares of consumer products company Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL)
fell 5.2% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming fourth quarter results. Its EBITDA missed, and its organic revenue fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Also, the full-year sales forecast suggests growth might stay weak in the low single-digit range. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.
Consumer products company Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales flat year on year at $4.94 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.91 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog maintains a Buy rating on Colgate-Palmolive, with a price target of $106. Despite Q4 EPS of $0.91 exceeding expectations, organic sales growth of 4.3% fell short.
