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CL Dividends

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) pays $2.09 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.34%. The company has dividend history for 61 consecutive years.

CL Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

61

Most Recent Ex-Date

Apr 20, 2026

Most Recent Payment

May 15, 2026

CL Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$1.05
2025$2.06+4.04%
2024$1.98+3.66%
2023$1.91+2.69%
2022$1.86+3.91%
2021$1.79+2.29%
2020$1.75+2.34%
2019$1.71+3.01%
2018$1.66+4.40%
2017$1.59+2.58%
2016$1.55+3.33%
2015$1.50+5.63%
2014$1.42+6.77%
2013$1.33+9.02%
2012$1.22+7.49%
2011$1.14+11.82%
2010$1.02+18.02%
2009$0.86+10.26%
2008$0.78+11.43%
2007$0.70+12.00%

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$0.53+1.92%
Q1 2026$0.52+4.00%
Q4 2025$0.52+4.00%
Q3 2025$0.52+4.00%
Q2 2025$0.52+4.00%
Q1 2025$0.50+4.17%
Q4 2024$0.50+4.17%
Q3 2024$0.50+4.17%
Q2 2024$0.50+4.17%
Q1 2024$0.48+2.13%
Q4 2023$0.48+2.13%
Q3 2023$0.48+2.13%
Q2 2023$0.48+2.13%
Q1 2023$0.47+4.44%
Q4 2022$0.47+4.44%
Q3 2022$0.47+4.44%
Q2 2022$0.47+4.44%
Q1 2022$0.45+2.27%
Q4 2021$0.45+2.27%
Q3 2021$0.45+2.27%
Q2 2021$0.45+2.27%
Q1 2021$0.44+2.33%
Q4 2020$0.44+2.33%
Q3 2020$0.44+2.33%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
2.34%
Average Yield (TTM)
2.34%
Average Yield (3Y)
2.22%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
2.69%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
2.95%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
3.73%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
79.17%
FCF Payout Ratio
44.87%
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
67.61%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
72.01%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
47.83%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
56.39%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
79.2%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
44.9%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
61 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
3.3%
Compound annual dividend growth

About Colgate-Palmolive Company

Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners). These products are distributed through various channels, including traditional and online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, under well-known brand names such as Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly. Furthermore, this segment supplies specialized pharmaceutical products to dentists and other professionals in oral healthcare. Conversely, the Pet Nutrition segment focuses on providing specialized pet food. This includes everyday nutritional options marketed under the Hill's Science Diet brand, as well as therapeutic diets designed to assist in managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, sold under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. Distribution for these pet nutrition items occurs via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and online retail platforms. Established in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
34,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Household & Personal Products
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
CEO
Noel R. Wallace