Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
The sg&a expense for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is $7.90 Billion with a year-over-year change of +1.19%. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses include all costs related to selling products and running the business that are not directly tied to production.
CL SG&A Expense Chart
Current SG&A Expense
$7.90B
$7.90 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
+1.19%
vs. $7.81B prior year
Historical Data
30
Years of data available
Annual SG&A Expense History
| Year | SG&A Expense | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.90B | +$93.00M | +1.19% |
| 2024 | $7.81B | +$1.03B | +15.24% |
| 2023 | $6.78B | +$532.00M | +8.52% |
| 2022 | $6.25B | +$145.00M | +2.38% |
| 2021 | $6.10B | +$368.00M | +6.42% |
| 2020 | $5.73B | +$498.00M | +9.51% |
| 2019 | $5.23B | +$155.00M | +3.05% |
| 2018 | $5.08B | +$50.00M | +0.99% |
| 2017 | $5.03B | +$146.00M | +2.99% |
| 2016 | $4.88B | $-243.00M | -4.74% |
| 2015 | $5.13B | $-517.00M | -9.16% |
| 2014 | $5.64B | $-176.00M | -3.02% |
| 2013 | $5.82B | +$168.00M | +2.97% |
| 2012 | $5.65B | +$165.00M | +3.01% |
| 2011 | $5.49B | +$328.00M | +6.36% |
| 2010 | $5.16B | +$145.00M | +2.89% |
| 2009 | $5.01B | $-75.20M | -1.48% |
| 2008 | $5.09B | +$411.30M | +8.79% |
| 2007 | $4.68B | +$609.30M | +14.98% |
| 2006 | $4.07B | +$394.90M | +10.75% |
| 2005 | $3.67B | +$277.30M | +8.17% |
| 2004 | $3.40B | +$99.10M | +3.01% |
| 2003 | $3.30B | +$262.30M | +8.65% |
| 2002 | $3.03B | $-227.60M | -6.98% |
| 2001 | $3.26B | $-38.00M | -1.15% |
| 2000 | $3.30B | +$45.20M | +1.39% |
| 1999 | $3.25B | +$57.30M | +1.79% |
| 1998 | $3.20B | $-39.90M | -1.23% |
| 1997 | $3.24B | +$184.90M | +6.06% |
| 1996 | $3.05B | — | — |
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Noel R. Wallace