Colgate-Palmolive Profit Margin

Colgate-Palmolive's profit margin stands at 9.68% as of June 2026. That compares with 14.55% in the prior-year period — down 33.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.47%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Colgate-Palmolive reported 9.68% in profit margin versus 14.55% a year earlier — a 33.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Colgate-Palmolive sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.47%) with a profit margin of 9.68%. That is roughly 33.1% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 9.68% for Colgate-Palmolive means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Colgate-Palmolive's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CL next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.