Colgate-Palmolive Co (MEX:CL) Change In Working Capital : MXN5,271 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2025)

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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital?

Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was MXN-6,772 Mil.

Colgate-Palmolive Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN7,174 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 Change In Working Capital Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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7,578.85

-4,041.26

-14,154.10

7,723.28

7,174.36

Colgate-Palmolive Co Quarterly Data
	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25
Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-4,298.43	2,363.29	3,485.18	6,194.14	-6,771.66

Colgate-Palmolive Co Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN5,271 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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300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022

Website

https://www.colgatepalmolive.com

Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading player in the household and personal care arena. In addition to its namesake oral care line (which accounts for more than 40% of its total sales), the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and homecare products that are sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including approximately 45% from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (around one fifth of sales), which primarily sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.