Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 18.95% is 12% below its 5-year average of 21.57%, near the low end of its 5-year range (18.95%–23.29%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 8.69% below its 12-month average of 20.75%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
18.95%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
20.75%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.82%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
21.57%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
23.23%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
22.99%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
22.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.69%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-17.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.82%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
11.75%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+61.22%
vs the sector median at left
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Market Cap
$73.06B
Operating Margin
18.95%
TTM Avg
20.75%
3Y Avg
21.82%
5Y Avg
21.57%
Market Cap
$79.53B
Operating Margin
11.42%
TTM Avg
13.40%
3Y Avg
13.32%
5Y Avg
14.00%
Market Cap
$94.26B
Operating Margin
29.34%
TTM Avg
27.47%
3Y Avg
26.85%
5Y Avg
29.22%
Market Cap
$48.51B
Operating Margin
12.00%
TTM Avg
11.89%
3Y Avg
12.15%
5Y Avg
11.22%
Market Cap
$42.34B
Operating Margin
21.29%
TTM Avg
21.78%
3Y Avg
21.23%
5Y Avg
21.52%
Market Cap
$38.20B
Operating Margin
1.52%
TTM Avg
2.09%
3Y Avg
3.17%
5Y Avg
3.15%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $73.06B | 18.95% | 20.75% | 21.82% | 21.57% |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $79.53B | 11.42% | 13.40% | 13.32% | 14.00% |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $65.62B | 4.49% | 5.05% | 5.14% | 5.48% |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $94.26B | 29.34% | 27.47% | 26.85% | 29.22% |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $48.51B | 12.00% | 11.89% | 12.15% | 11.22% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.34B | 21.29% | 21.78% | 21.23% | 21.52% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.76B | 3.59% | 3.93% | 3.82% | 3.62% |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $38.20B | 1.52% | 2.09% | 3.17% | 3.15% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.94B | 19.62% | 14.89% | 15.99% | 12.76% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.28B | 13.27% | 15.23% | 13.80% | 14.22% |
Gross Margin
60.4%
Operating Margin
19.0%
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 18.95% |
| 2026-03-31 | 21.71% |
| 2025-12-31 | 20.59% |
| 2025-09-30 | 21.38% |
| 2025-06-30 | 21.14% |
| 2025-03-31 | 21.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.05% |
| 2024-09-30 | 22.05% |
| 2024-06-30 | 22.89% |
| 2024-03-31 | 23.24% |
| 2023-12-31 | 23.03% |
| 2023-09-30 | 21.63% |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.59% |
| 2023-03-31 | 19.98% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.26% |
| 2022-09-30 | 20.49% |
| 2022-06-30 | 20.16% |
| 2022-03-31 | 22.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.78% |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.41% |
| 2021-06-30 | 23.29% |
| 2021-03-31 | 23.83% |
| 2020-12-31 | 23.36% |
| 2020-09-30 | 24.58% |
| 2020-06-30 | 24.87% |
| 2020-03-31 | 24.31% |
| 2019-12-31 | 23.84% |
| 2019-09-30 | 23.35% |
| 2019-06-30 | 24.50% |
| 2019-03-31 | 24.12% |
| 2018-12-31 | 24.69% |
| 2018-09-30 | 23.85% |
| 2018-06-30 | 26.20% |
| 2018-03-31 | 25.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | 26.57% |
| 2017-09-30 | 25.06% |
| 2017-06-30 | 26.92% |
| 2017-03-31 | 24.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | 27.73% |
| 2016-09-30 | 26.45% |
| 2016-06-30 | 24.55% |
| 2016-03-31 | 23.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | -3.57% |
| 2015-09-30 | 28.41% |
| 2015-06-30 | 22.92% |
| 2015-03-31 | 21.13% |
| 2014-12-31 | 23.57% |
| 2014-09-30 | 21.65% |
| 2014-06-30 | 22.52% |
| 2014-03-31 | 14.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | 20.45% |
| 2013-09-30 | 23.10% |
| 2013-06-30 | 20.85% |
| 2013-03-31 | 17.20% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.12% |
| 2012-09-30 | 23.73% |
| 2012-06-30 | 23.01% |
| 2012-03-31 | 22.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.12% |
| 2011-09-30 | 23.61% |
| 2011-06-30 | 23.13% |
| 2011-03-31 | 22.91% |
| 2010-12-31 | 22.75% |
| 2010-09-30 | 24.30% |
| 2010-06-30 | 24.86% |
| 2010-03-31 | 17.71% |
| 2009-12-31 | 24.28% |
| 2009-09-30 | 23.16% |
| 2009-06-30 | 23.69% |
| 2009-03-31 | 23.16% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.79% |
| 2008-09-30 | 19.27% |
| 2008-06-30 | 19.35% |
| 2008-03-31 | 19.49% |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.55% |
| 2007-09-30 | 18.96% |
| 2007-06-30 | 19.31% |
| 2007-03-31 | 20.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.72% |
| 2006-09-30 | 17.48% |
| 2006-06-30 | 15.29% |
| 2006-03-31 | 18.03% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.87% |
| 2005-09-30 | 20.75% |
| 2005-06-30 | 19.07% |
| 2005-03-31 | 17.96% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.71% |
| 2004-09-30 | 19.95% |
| 2004-06-30 | 22.74% |
| 2004-03-31 | 21.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.87% |
| 2003-09-30 | 21.21% |
| 2003-06-30 | 22.68% |
| 2003-03-31 | 21.74% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.50% |
| 2002-09-30 | 21.59% |
