Colgate-Palmolive Reports Q1 2025 Results

Colgate-Palmolive Company, a leading consumer staples company known for its wide range of household products, announced its first-quarter results for 2025. The company, which operates globally and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, reported a 3.1% decrease in net sales. Despite this decline, organic sales saw a 1.4% increase, although this was partially offset by a 0.4% negative impact from lower private label pet volume. Foreign exchange fluctuations also posed a 4.4% headwind to net sales.

In terms of earnings, Colgate-Palmolive’s GAAP EPS increased by 2% to $0.85, while Base Business EPS rose by 6% to $0.91. The company also reported improvements in its gross profit margins, with both GAAP and Base Business Gross profit margins increasing by 80 basis points.

These results were closely watched by analysts, who had projected an average EPS of $0.858 per share for the quarter, slightly higher than the $0.830 reported in the same period the previous year. The company’s performance in the face of global economic challenges and currency fluctuations highlights its resilience and strategic focus on core business growth.

Colgate-Palmolive’s market capitalization stands at $77.46 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.2. The company’s stock closed at $92.7 on April 23, 2025, after reaching a 52-week high of $109.3 in September 2024 and a low of $85.32 in February 2025.

As the company continues to navigate the dynamic consumer products market, its focus remains on innovation and expanding its product offerings to meet evolving consumer needs. For more detailed information on Colgate-Palmolive’s products and services, interested parties can visit their website at www.colgatepalmolive.com .