Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) Net Income (Continuing Operations): CHF1,771 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:CL Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL
88 GF Score
Price CHF74.91
GF Value CHF75.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Colgate-Palmolive Co Net Income (Continuing Operations)?

Colgate-Palmolive Co XSWX:CL +0.58% 88 Net Income (Continuing Operations) is CHF1,771 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Net Income (Continuing Operations) indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Income (Continuing Operations) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF536 Mil. Its Net Income (Continuing Operations) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,771 Mil.

Colgate-Palmolive Co  (XSWX:CL) Net Income (Continuing Operations) Explanation

Net Income (Continuing Operations) excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Net Income (Continuing Operations) Related Terms

Colgate-Palmolive Co Net Income (Continuing Operations) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Income (Continuing Operations) can be seen below:

* 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 Net Income (Continuing Operations) Chart

Colgate-Palmolive Co Annual Data
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Net Income (Continuing Operations)
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Colgate-Palmolive Co Quarterly Data
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Colgate-Palmolive Co Net Income (Continuing Operations) Calculation

Net Income (Continuing Operations) indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period.

Net Income (Continuing Operations) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,771 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Net Income (Continuing Operations) of CHF1,771 Mil mean?
Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL) has a Net Income (Continuing Operations) of CHF1,771 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Net Income (Continuing operations) is the total net earnings from a company's continuing operations. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors.
Is Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Income (Continuing Operations) too high?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is CHF1,771 Mil. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Income (Continuing Operations) compare to KVUE and KMB?
Colgate-Palmolive Co's Net Income (Continuing Operations) of CHF1,771 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Income (Continuing Operations) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Net Income (Continuing Operations) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Net Income (Continuing Operations) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Income (Continuing Operations) mean?
A high Net Income (Continuing Operations) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Income (Continuing operations) is the total net earnings from a company's continuing operations. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive Co and its competitors. Colgate-Palmolive Co's current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is CHF1,771 Mil. 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 (XSWX:CL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.54, compared to a current price of CHF74.91 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is CHF1,771 Mil. Colgate-Palmolive Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Income (Continuing Operations) calculated?
Net Income (Continuing Operations) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colgate-Palmolive Co (XSWX:CL), the current Net Income (Continuing Operations) is CHF1,771 Mil as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:CL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF74.91 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.54. GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CL:

  • Net Income (Continuing Operations): CHF1,771 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF75.54 vs. price of CHF74.91 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Colgate-Palmolive Co Business Description

Address 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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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