Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
CL price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedCL is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $88.27
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $74.98–$99.14
- Market cap
- $70.4B
- From 52-week high
- -11.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 797M
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #28 of 61
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Colgate-Palmolive Company manufactures and sells consumer products including toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, and other oral care items, as well as personal care products such as soaps and body washes, and pet nutrition products. The company operates globally across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
CL currently ranks #28 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $70.4B
- P/E (trailing)
- 23x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $21B
- Net margin
- 9.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.82
- Gross margin
- 61.5%
- Debt / equity
- 33.29
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 3.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 797M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 72 · overbought
- 50-day average
- $89.16
- 200-day average
- $88.99
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $2.11 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.39%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 11
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-20
- Last payment date
- 2026-11-13
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-30
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+4.2%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+3.2%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+4.4%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+2.2%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+3.4%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+5.8%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+2.2%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+3.4%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 13 buy · 8 hold · 0 sell (21 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $98.1
- Target vs last price
- +11.1%
What our data shows for CL
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CL, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $74.98–$99.14.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an overbought 72.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CL
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CL news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CL is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Crude Oil Dips on Russia Sanctions Lift; Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Dividend Sustainability Shines Amid Market Moves (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Colgate-Palmolive operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which typically maintains stable cash flows through economic cycles, a characteristic that supports dividend payments even during commodity price volatility. The company's dividend sustainability during periods of crude oil fluctuation reflects operational resilience that may contribute to its current undervalued assessment on TickrTrends. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor how commodity cost pressures from oil-related inputs affect the company's margin structure and cash generation capacity relative to its dividend obligations. - U.S. Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions; Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Shows Dividend Resilience (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Colgate-Palmolive operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which typically demonstrates stable cash flows that support dividend payments even during periods of market volatility. The company's demonstrated dividend resilience during geopolitical uncertainty, as noted in recent commentary, aligns with the characteristics that support TickrTrends' current Undervalued designation. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether the company's ability to maintain shareholder returns continues to reflect underlying business fundamentals or whether external cost pressures from energy markets begin to materially impact margins. - ClearBridge Appreciation Strategy Adds Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Amid Q3 Outperformance (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
TickrTrends take: ClearBridge Appreciation Strategy's addition of Colgate-Palmolive signals confidence in the company's recent operational performance, which aligns with TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of the Consumer Defensive stock. Institutional investment flows into CL, particularly from strategies focused on appreciation, may provide support for the valuation case if the Q3 momentum continues to attract similar capital allocation decisions. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether this institutional buying activity narrows the gap between current market pricing and the company's underlying fundamentals in the Consumer Defensive sector.
More CL news
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Shines in Consumer Staples with Strong Dividend and Guru Support (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
- Crude Oil Market Reacts to Ukraine and Saudi Attacks; Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Dividend Outlook Remains Solid (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CL showed movement this week as the RSI zone shifted from neutral territory into overbought levels. The Consumer Defensive sector maintains an undervalued valuation verdict based on current analysis.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CL showed movement this week as the RSI zone shifted from oversold to neutral territory. The Consumer Defensive sector maintains an undervalued valuation verdict based on current analysis.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for the Consumer Defensive sector show two notable shifts this week. The RSI zone moved from neutral into oversold territory, while the sector's discount rank declined from number 30 to number 36, indicating a relatively weaker valuation position compared to other sectors. The sector maintains an undervalued current valuation verdict.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CL stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CL is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CL's TickrTrends verdict?
CL's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CL compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
CL ranks #28 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CL overbought or oversold?
CL's 14-day RSI is in the overbought zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does CL pay a dividend?
Yes. CL paid $2.11 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.39% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 11 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-20.
When does CL report earnings next?
CL's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-30, per the published earnings calendar.
Does CL usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters CL beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about CL?
Of 21 analysts covering CL, 13 rate it a buy, 8 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $98.1 (+11.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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