Colgate-Palmolive Company

Colgate-Palmolive Company manufactures and sells consumer products globally. Its business is organized into 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, antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and related items. Key brands include 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. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products under Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet brands, as well as fresh pet food under Prime100 in Australia.

Colgate-Palmolive Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol CL. The stock is traded in US Dollars (USD). As a US-based company, its financial reporting and dividends are also denominated in USD. Investors can purchase shares through any brokerage that offers access to the NYSE.

Colgate-Palmolive operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which includes companies that produce essential goods that are consistently in demand regardless of economic conditions. Within this sector, it falls under the Household & Personal Products industry. This industry encompasses manufacturers of everyday household items such as cleaning products, personal care items, and pet nutrition products. Colgate-Palmolive's diverse portfolio of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products positions it as a major player in this industry.

Colgate-Palmolive Company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States. Founded in 1806, it has a long history of serving consumers globally. The company manufactures and sells its products in the United States and internationally. Its Oral, Personal and Home Care segment markets to traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, distributors, dentists, and skin health professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment sells through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Key brands like Colgate, Palmolive, and Hill's are recognized worldwide.

Colgate-Palmolive generates revenue through two main segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment produces and sells a wide range of products including toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and household cleaners under well-known brands like Colgate, Palmolive, and Softsoap. These products are sold to retailers, wholesalers, and professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet food under Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet, as well as fresh pet food under Prime100 in Australia, sold through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce. The company's diverse brand portfolio and global distribution network drive its revenue.