Colgate-Palmolive Co (Colgate-Palmolive Co) Change In Working Capital

: $455 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)

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Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $196 Mil.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 was $455 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

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Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data

Trend

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Change In Working Capital

65.00

381.00

-197.00

-726.00

455.00

Colgate-Palmolive Co Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Change In Working Capital																-179.00	-61.00	157.00	163.00	196.00

Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $455 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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Colgate-Palmolive Co (Colgate-Palmolive Co) Business Description

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Address

300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-7499

Website

https://www.colgatepalmolive.com

Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oralcare line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and homecare products that are sold in over 200 countries. International accounts for about 70% of its total sales base, including approximately 45% from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.

Executives

Jennifer Daniels	officer: CLO and Secretary	C/O BARNES & NOBLE, INC., 122 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10011
Panagiotis Tsourapas	officer: Pres., Colgate-Africa/Eurasia	C/O COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY, 300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
John T Cahill	director	LEGG MASON, INC., 100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, BALTIMORE MD 21202
John W Kooyman	officer: Chief Marketing Officer	300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Lorrie M Norrington	director	C/O EBAY INC., 2145 HAMILTON AVENUE, SAN JOSE CA 95125
Noel R. Wallace	officer: Pres.- Colgate No. America	C/O COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY, 300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Gregory Malcolm	officer: Vice President and Controller	300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Sally Massey	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
John P Bilbrey	director
Prabha Parameswaran	officer: Grp Pres, Glbl Innov. & AF/Eus	300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Stephen I Sadove	director
C Martin Harris	director
Steven A Cahillane	director	ONE COCA-COLA PLAZA, ATLANTA GA 30313
Philip G. Shotts	officer: Vice President and Controller	300 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Patricia Verduin	officer: Chief Technology Officer	ONE CONAGRA DRIVE, OMAHA NE 68102