On January 22, 2026, the consumer staples giant Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) delivered a fiscal second-quarter report that served as a stark barometer for the health of the global consumer. While the company managed to lean on its vast operational efficiencies to eke out an earnings beat—reporting a core
The global financial landscape witnessed a dramatic reversal of fortune on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as President Donald Trump took the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Following a bruising start to the week that saw major indices suffer their worst single-session losses in months, the President’
As the sun rises on January 21, 2026, the financial world has its eyes fixed on the consumer staples giant, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Scheduled to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings tomorrow morning, the company finds itself at a critical juncture. For decades, P&G has been the gold standard
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. The flip side is that they frequently fall behind growth industries when times are good,
and this perception became a reality over the past six months as the sector was down 4.5% while the S&P 500 was up 10%.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) and the rest of the household products stocks fared in Q3.
Colgate-Palmolive HR exec defends Gen Z workers, citing their tech expertise and fresh perspectives. Other companies also see value in hiring young talent.
As 2025 comes to a close, the financial landscape of the pet care industry has been fundamentally reshaped by a tidal wave of mergers and acquisitions. What began as a post-pandemic stabilization period in early 2024 transformed into a historic consolidation frenzy, with the sector recording a staggering 532 transactions
Over the past six months, Colgate-Palmolive’s shares (currently trading at $79.74) have posted a disappointing 12.3% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 11.7% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
As the sun sets on 2025, the exuberant "AI-everything" rally that defined the last two years is facing a sobering reality check. With the calendar turning to 2026, a massive migration of institutional capital is underway, flowing out of high-flying tech valuations and into the sturdy, predictable coffers of consumer
As Wall Street winds down for the Christmas holiday, investors have received the ultimate gift: a record-shattering close for the benchmark S&P 500 index. On the final full trading day before the break, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) officially breached the psychological 6,900 barrier, closing at an
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While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
There are some catalysts that could power a rebound for the consumer packaged goods giant in 2026, but even if one occurs, the returns are unlikely to be astounding.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the consumer goods titan, recently solidified its reputation as a bedrock of investor returns by declaring its latest quarterly dividend. The announcement, which saw the company maintain its consistent payout, underscores P&G's robust financial health and unwavering commitment to shareholder value, offering a beacon of
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
This under-the-radar income stock has paid a dividend under all but three U.S. presidents, and its 209-year streak of continuous payouts is 60 years longer than the next-closest company.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Colgate-Palmolive has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but Wall Street analysts maintain a reasonably upbeat outlook for the stock.
