Colgate-Palmolive Net Income

The latest net income for CL is $2B as of June 2026. That compares with $2.9B in the prior-year period — down 30.0% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of $18B. Investors often review this figure alongside Colgate-Palmolive's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, CL's net income moved from $2.9B to $2B — a 30.0% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Colgate-Palmolive's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Consumer Staples companies, CL currently prints $2B for net income, while the sector average sits near $18B. That is roughly 88.6% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Colgate-Palmolive's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A net income figure of $2B for CL is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Staples average is about $18B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting CL's net income ($2B), review year-over-year change from $2.9B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.