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Colgate-Palmolive

Ajax is a brand of cleaning products of Colgate-Palmolive.

Ajax

Speed Stick is a brand of deodorant/antiperspirant that, as the name suggests, comes in stick form. The product is owned by its parent company, Colgate-Palmolive. It was formerly known as "Mennen Speed Stick" prior to Colgate-Palmolive's purchase of The Mennen Company. Currently, the products feature the words "by Mennen" in a small font on the label. Speed Stick comes in both deodorant and antiperspirant forms. Speed Stick is both a sponsor and the official antiperspirant of the NHL.

Speed Stick

Irish Spring is the brand name of a deodorant soap, first marketed by the Colgate-Palmolive company in 1970. Irish Spring currently has nine variants.

Irish Spring

Mennen is a brand owned in most parts of the world by the Colgate-Palmolive Company. Its most notable product, Mennen Speed Stick, with its fougère perfume and green wide stick, was the market leader among deodorants and antiperspirants for men for many years.

Mennen

Softsoap is the trade name of Colgate-Palmolive's liquid hand soap and body wash.

Softsoap

Tom's of Maine is a brand name and manufacturing company of personal care products with only natural ingredients and a majority-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006. The company's products are intentionally made without ingredients that are chemically derived, environmentally damaging, or are tested on animals. While most of its products are vegan, some contain propolis and/or beeswax sourced from bees.

Tom's of Maine

Colgate-Palmolive Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer products. It operates through the Oral, Personal, and Home Care and Pet Nutrition segments. The Oral, Personal, and Home Care segment includes toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other similar items. The Pet Nutrition segment offers specialty pet nutrition products manufactured and marketed by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. The company was founded by William Colgate in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Colgate-Palmolive reports robust Q4 growth and eyes future opportunities

Colgate-Palmolive's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted strong organic sales growth and positive outlook for 2023.
The company faces challenges such as macroeconomic volatility, raw material costs, and cash flow concerns.
Opportunities lie in investments for future growth, margin improvement, and sustaining shareholder value.
Overall, Colgate-Palmolive remains focused on innovation, market share strength, and long-term success.

Colgate-Palmolive reports strong Q1 performance amidst inflation challenges

Colgate-Palmolive's Q1 performance was strong, with a focus on driving growth and improving margins. Despite challenges like inflation and competitive pressures, the company is leveraging strengths in innovation and brand equity to capitalize on opportunities in emerging markets and non-measured channels.

Colgate-Palmolive reports robust Q2 results and eyes emerging markets

Colgate-Palmolive's Q2 earnings call highlighted strong performance, balanced growth, and strategic focus on restoring gross margins.
The company remains confident in its strategies for consistent profitable growth and increasing shareholder value.
Opportunities in emerging markets and digital transformation are key drivers of future growth and competitiveness.

Colgate-Palmolive posts strong Q3 results, eyes sustained profitability and growth

Colgate-Palmolive's Q3 earnings call reflects a robust performance with a focus on sustainable profit growth and margin expansion. The company's strategic initiatives to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities position it well for future growth and market leadership.

Colgate-Palmolive reports robust performance in 2023, eyes balanced growth

Colgate-Palmolive's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted strong performance, strategic focus on balanced growth, and opportunities for innovation-driven market expansion. The company faces challenges in managing market volatility and inflationary pressures but is well-positioned for growth. Leveraging strengths in market share, innovation, and strategic investments, Colgate-Palmolive aims for consistent earnings growth in 2024.

Colgate-Palmolive reports resilient Q1 performance and eyes global expansion

Colgate-Palmolive's Q1 2024 performance reflects resilience and strategic growth initiatives despite operational challenges.
Strong balance sheet, focus on innovation, and market expansion strategies position the company for sustainable growth.
Opportunities in Latin America, Europe, and emerging markets offer avenues for continued growth and market share expansion.
Emphasis on digital execution and value creation through innovation drive competitive advantage and market differentiation.

Colgate-Palmolive reports solid Q2 results, focuses on growth strategies

Colgate-Palmolive's Q2 call highlighted a strong performance, strategic focus on growth drivers, and challenges in pricing and consumer behavior. The company aims to leverage its strengths in innovation and brand presence to seize long-term opportunities.

Colgate-Palmolive reports robust Q3 results, eyes sustained growth strategies

Colgate-Palmolive's Q3 performance reflects a resilient business model with a strong focus on innovation and strategic investments.
Despite challenges in North America, the company's overall growth trajectory remains positive, driven by volume expansion and market adaptability.
Management's emphasis on sustained growth through strategic investments underscores a forward-looking approach to navigating market dynamics.

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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Colgate's (CL) Q4 results benefited from strong sales growth, robust organic volume growth and gross and operating margin expansion.

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Colgate-Palmolive on Friday forecast fiscal 2024 sales below estimates, as higher prices of its oral and personal care products continue to weigh on volumes.

Colgate-Palmolive sees sales slowing in 2024 as muted volumes weigh

Dental, personal care and pet food products maker Colgate Palmolive Co. CL, +1.42% said Friday it had net income of $718 million, or 87 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, up from $5 million, or 1 cent a share, in the year-earlier period. Adjusted per-share earnings came to 87 cents, ahead of the 85 cent FactSet consensus.

Colgate-Palmolive Q4 profit and sales top estimates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today reported results for fourth quarter and full year 2023. Noel Wallace, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the Base Business fourth quarter and full year results, “We are pleased to have finished the year with another quarter of strong top and bottom line results including 7.0% net and organic sales growth, improved organic volume performance, gross and operating profit margin expansion and double-digi.

Colgate Announces 4th Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2023 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, Chief Financial Officer, Stan Sutula, and Chief Investor Relations Officer and SVP, M&A, John Faucher. At approximately 7:00 a.m. ET, the Company will post its prepared materials (in PDF format) regarding its 2023 fourth q.

Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts 2023 Fourth Quarter & Full Year Earnings Conference Call January 26, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. ET

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