JPMorgan has revised its price target for Colgate-Palmolive (CL, Financial), decreasing it from $99 to $95. Despite this adjustment, the firm maintains an Overweight rating on the stock as part of its outlook for the first quarter within the beverage, household, and personal care products sector.
Analysts note that consumption levels have been slowing, particularly in developed markets such as the United States and Western Europe. Although the first quarter earnings themselves may not significantly influence investor decisions, there is a growing emphasis on forward-looking statements from companies, which could guide future stock selection strategies.
The sector is regarded as relatively defensive, providing some insulation against tariffs. However, companies with production or sourcing ties to heavily impacted regions, notably China, may face additional challenges. JPMorgan's analysis suggests that while the broader market adjusts to these dynamics, individual stock performance will become increasingly important for investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 21 analysts, the average target price for Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL, Financial) is $97.57 with a high estimate of $110.00 and a low estimate of $79.00. The average target implies an upside of 6.29% from the current price of $91.80. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 24 brokerage firms, Colgate-Palmolive Co's (CL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.5, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL, Financial) in one year is $91.42, suggesting a downside of 0.41% from the current price of $91.8. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) Summary page.
