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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.32%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is 2.32%.

CL Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.32%

Yield on Cost for CL

CL now pays $2.09 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$72.002.90%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$83.972.49%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$75.572.77%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$91.942.27%
Buying today(at $89.95)$89.952.32%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.32% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 3.3% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.32%

In 3 years

2.67%

In 5 years

2.94%

In 10 years

3.71%

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$89.95
$2.09
3.32%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.32%

Ending YOC

3.79%

Year 15 Dividend

$3.41

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$41.12

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
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Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$2.092.32%$0.00
Year 1$2.16+3.32%2.40%$2.16
Year 2$2.23+3.32%2.48%$4.39
Year 3$2.31+3.32%2.56%$6.70
Year 4$2.38+3.32%2.65%$9.08
Year 5$2.46+3.32%2.74%$11.54
Year 6$2.54+3.32%2.83%$14.08
Year 7$2.63+3.32%2.92%$16.71
Year 8$2.71+3.32%3.02%$19.42
Year 9$2.80+3.32%3.12%$22.23
Year 10$2.90+3.32%3.22%$25.12
Year 11$2.99+3.32%3.33%$28.12
Year 12$3.09+3.32%3.44%$31.21
Year 13$3.20+3.32%3.55%$34.40
Year 14$3.30+3.32%3.67%$37.71
Year 15$3.41+3.32%3.79%$41.12

Colgate-Palmolive Company Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Colgate-Palmolive Company Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for CL stock is 2.32%.

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