Colgate-Palmolive (CL) News Today

Shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) increased after the company reported second-quarter results that beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines, driven by steady demand for essentials and solid cash flow. However, caution around a trimmed organic sales outlook, new restructuring charges and a consensus “Hold” rating limited further upside.

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 non-GAAP EPS of $0.92 beat consensus by $0.03 and revenue of $5.11 billion topped estimates by $80 million. Seeking Alpha
• Positive Sentiment: Net sales rose 1.0% and organic sales increased 1.8%, as resilient demand for oral and personal care products offset higher prices and tariff pressures. Business Wire
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash generation continued, with net cash provided by operations of $1.48 billion for the first half of 2025. Business Wire
• Positive Sentiment: Colgate beat Q2 sales and profit estimates on steady demand for essentials amid pricing and tariff challenges. Reuters
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a Hold rating on CL, citing challenging market conditions but a positive long-term outlook. TipRanks
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus Hold rating, with one Sell, five Hold and seven Buy recommendations. MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: The full Q2 earnings call transcript and presentation are now available for detailed metrics and forward guidance. Seeking Alpha
• Neutral Sentiment: Management outlined a 2030 growth plan that includes up to $300 million in restructuring charges to streamline operations. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: The company trimmed its full-year organic sales growth outlook to the low end of the prior 2–4% range. Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Shares recently hit a new 52-week low, reflecting ongoing investor caution. MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 slides showed only modest growth amid challenges and slightly lowered guidance for the year. Investing.com