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Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results, and Colgate-Palmolive Co.
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HOLD- Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results, and Colgate-Palmolive Co. issued a cautious outlook for fiscal 2026.
- The company's performance was pressured by rising energy costs, which could weigh on economic growth.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said interest rates are currently at an appropriate level, with the central bank likely to remain on hold for some time.
- Hammack highlighted energy prices as a key factor to watch, emphasizing duration and magnitude of elevated energy prices will be critical factors in determining their economic impact.
- The job market appears reasonably balanced and inflation expectations look reasonably well contained, though the Fed has been missing its inflation target for five years and consumers have faced an extended period of elevated inflation.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 1.4% | 25% | 20.0 ptsMinimal (1.4%) - Very weak |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 5.8% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (5.8%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 15.4% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (15.4%) - Target: $95.94 vs Current: $83.11 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 60.1% | 15% | 80.0 ptsVery Healthy (60.1%) - High-quality margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -16.3% | 15% | 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-16.3%) - Light entry opportunity |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About CL
- Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally.
- It operates through two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition.
- The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items.
- This segment markets and sells its products under the Colgate, Palmolive, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Soupline, and Suavitel brands to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, as well as dentists and skin health professionals.
- It also offers pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals.
- The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic pet products to help nutritionally support dogs and cats in different stages of health under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand; and a fresh pet food sold to pet specialty and other retailers in Australia under Prime100 brand.
- This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers.
- Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.