Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Stock
NYSECL has an Alpha Score of 52 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 26, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 23 members of Congress disclosed 61 trades in CL since 2014: 26 purchases and 35 sales, most recently Kevin Hern (partial sale, Sep 2, 2026). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported CL in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $420.26M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 4 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 36.6 and its net margin 9.7% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is CL's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 51 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 26, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)?
Most recent: Kevin Hern (partial sale, Sep 2, 2026); records start Feb 5, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-09-02 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-08-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-08-27 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Kevin Hern R-OK · House | 2026-08-19 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Rick Larsen D-WA · House | 2025-10-06 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-09-25 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-09-23 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-09-23 | sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded CL, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own CL?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 4.58M | $420.26M | +44% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.28M | $117.02M | +72% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 882K | $80.86M | -61% |
| Marshall Wace | 164K | $15.01M | +3994% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 158K | $14.47M | -67% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 77K | $7.07M | -9% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 70K | $6.42M | NEW |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 21K | $1.93M | n/a |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Colgate-Palmolive Company insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 26 | Tsourapas Panagiotis | COO, CD, EMEA, APac, Skin | SELL | 10.0K | $920K |
| Aug 6, 26 | Cahill John T | Director | SELL | 4.2K | $389K |
| Aug 5, 26 | Wallace Noel R. | Chairman, President & CEO | SELL | 161.0K | $14.9M |
| Aug 4, 26 | Wallace Noel R. | Chairman, President & CEO | SELL | 161.0K | $14.8M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are CL's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does CL's valuation compare with the Consumer Staples sector?
| Metric | CL | Consumer Staples median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 36.6 | 19.8 | 58 |
| Net margin | 9.68% | 6.34% | 62 |
| Return on equity | 631.14% | 14.37% | 62 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 2.48% | 2.66% | 48 |
Medians over the Consumer Staples stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 1, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
CL price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Colgate-Palmolive Company do?
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a multinational consumer goods corporation that manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of household and personal care products worldwide. Founded in 1806, it operates primarily through two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division offers essential products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, and household cleaners. The Pet Nutrition segment features premium pet food brands like Hill's, sold mainly through veterinarians and specialty retailers, representing about one-fifth of total sales. With international markets accounting for roughly 70% of its business—including 45% from emerging regions—Colgate-Palmolive maintains a strong presence in over 200 countries. Employing around 34,000 people, the company generates significant revenue, reported at $20.10 billion in 2024, underscoring its pivotal role in the consumer defensive sector, particularly household and personal products.