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During the past 12 months, Colgate-Palmolive Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 15.50% per year. The lowest was 2.50% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 0.63. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.56.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Colgate-Palmolive Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.530000
2026-07-20
2026-07-20
2026-08-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.530000
2026-04-20
2026-04-20
2026-05-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.520000
2026-01-21
2026-01-21
2026-02-13
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.520000
2025-10-17
2025-10-17
2025-11-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $87.90.
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $2.1.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Colgate-Palmolive Co was 2.79%. The lowest was 1.80%. And the median was 2.31%.
Good Sign:
Colgate-Palmolive Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
CL vs EL, KVUE, KMB: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive Co 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.30% mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.30% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #402 out of 584 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.30%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 3.30% is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #402 out of 584 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to EL and KVUE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive Co ranks #402 out of 584 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Colgate-Palmolive Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40. Colgate-Palmolive Co's value of 3.30% is 60.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.40, based on 584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.30% is 60.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.27, compared to a current price of $87.90 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.30% and 60.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.40. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.90 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.27.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CL:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 3.30%
GF Value™: $95.27 vs. price of $87.90 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#402 of 584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a leading player in the household and personal care industry. 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 home care products sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including nearly half from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (almost one-fourth of sales), which sells the majority of its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
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