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Colgate-Palmolive (CL): analyst forecast and price target

$94.11 +1.55% close 16.10.26 · market cap $73.9B · Consumerdefensive · Household & Personal Products SPY 0.11%
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Moderate Buy

4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell

Ratings of 6 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only

12-month forecast

$96.17+2.2% upside

Based on 6 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $96.17, the highest $104, the lowest $87.00. The average is +2.2% from the last price of $94.11.

$80.00$90.00$100Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$104Average$96.17Low$87.00
Highest target $104 Average target $96.17 Lowest target $87.00
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Lauren Lieberman★★★★★★★★★★#2069 · hits 57% · avg +4.4% Barclays $87.00 Hold −7.6% Assigned 16.10.26on TipRanks 02:30 +2.7%
Peter Grom★★★★★★★★★★#10681 · hits 52% · avg −1.8% UBS $109 → $106−2.8% Buy +12.6% Assigned 15.10.26on TipRanks 06:35 −0.4%next day +2.7%
Peter Galbo★★★★★★★★★★#4157 · hits 54% · avg +2.5% Bank of America Securities $102 → $100−2.0% Buy +6.3% Reiterated 09.10.26on TipRanks 08:50 −0.4%next day +2.0% · 5 days +8.6%
Nik Modi★★★★★★★★★★#5747 · hits 52% · avg +0.9% RBC Capital $104 Buy +10.5% Reiterated 06.10.26on TipRanks 21:45 +0.2%next day +1.4% · 5 days +7.4%
Bonnie Herzog★★★★★★★★★★#1839 · hits 57% · avg +5.7% Goldman Sachs $100 Buy +6.3% Reiterated 05.10.26on TipRanks 08:35 +1.6%next day +0.7% · 5 days +4.0%
Christopher Carey★★★★★★★★★★#3340 · hits 50% · avg +3.2% Wells Fargo $95.00 → $90.00−5.3% Hold −4.4% Reiterated 05.10.26on TipRanks 07:16 +1.6%next day +0.7% · 5 days +4.0%
Michael Lavery★★★★★★★★★★#2684 · hits 49% · avg +4.4% Piper Sandler $98.00 → $95.00−3.1% Buy +0.9% Reiterated 21.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 −2.9%next day +0.9% · 5 days +1.3%
Unknown Analyst Bernstein $100 → $99.00−1.0% Hold +5.2% Reiterated 15.09.26on TipRanks Sep 17 21:01 −0.6%next day +0.5% · 5 days −2.3%
Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★#2604 · hits 62% · avg +3.7% Deutsche Bank $99.00 → $101+2.0% Buy +7.3% Assigned 03.08.26on TipRanks 09:30 −3.0%next day +1.1% · 5 days +1.6%
Dara Mohsenian★★★★★★★★★★#983 · hits 63% · avg +7.7% Morgan Stanley $100 → $104+4.0% Buy +10.5% Assigned 03.08.26on TipRanks 08:10 −3.0%next day +1.1% · 5 days +1.6%
Andrea Faria Teixeira★★★★★★★★★★#5934 · hits 49% · avg +0.8% J.P. Morgan $104 → $103−1.0% Buy +9.4% Assigned 03.08.26on TipRanks 07:45 −3.0%next day +1.1% · 5 days +1.6%
Robert Moskow★★★★★★★★★★#7983 · hits 46% · avg +0.1% TD Cowen $85.00 → $90.00+5.9% Hold −4.4% Assigned 03.08.26on TipRanks Aug 2 20:30 −3.0%next day +1.1% · 5 days +1.6%
Filippo Falorni★★★★★★★★★★#5471 · hits 56% · avg +1.6% Citi $105 → $110+4.8% Buy +16.9% Reiterated 14.07.26on TipRanks 07:00 −2.7%next day +0.1% · 5 days +0.5%
Taylor Conrad★★★★★★★★★★#2766 · hits 62% · avg +8.8% Argus Research — Hold — Reiterated 09.06.26on TipRanks Jun 10 09:25 +2.3%next day +4.0% · 5 days +1.5%
Robert Ottenstein★★★★★★★★★★#2795 · hits 54% · avg +4.0% Evercore ISI $100 Buy +6.3% Reiterated 08.06.26on TipRanks 10:55 −3.1%next day +2.3% · 5 days +3.1%
Andy Sim★★★★★★★★★★#5168 · hits 56% · avg +4.5% DBS $95.00 Hold +0.9% Reiterated 03.05.26on TipRanks May 5 07:45 −1.8%next day +0.3% · 5 days −1.4%
Kaumil Gajrawala★★★★★★★★★★#10340 · hits 50% · avg −1.1% Jefferies $91.00 → $88.00−3.3% Hold −6.5% Reiterated 21.04.26on TipRanks 08:50 −1.4%next day −0.4% · 5 days +3.6%
Edward Lewis★★★★★★★★★★#8408 · hits 43% · avg +0.1% Rothschild & Co Redburn $93.00 → $100+7.5% Buy +6.3% Upgrade 21.04.26on TipRanks 05:15 −1.4%next day −0.4% · 5 days +3.6%
Unknown Analyst Raymond James $105 → $95.00−9.5% Buy +0.9% Reiterated 20.10.25on TipRanks Oct 21 01:25 −1.5%next day −0.2% · 5 days −3.2%

The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included

Best analysts covering Colgate-Palmolive

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★Deutsche Bank · #2604
Hits 62%233 of 377 Average return +3.7%
1 year Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★Deutsche Bank · #2604
Hits 62%233 of 377 Average return +3.7%
2 years Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★Deutsche Bank · #2604
Hits 62%233 of 377 Average return +3.7%

Most profitable

3 months Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★Deutsche Bank · #2604
Hits 62%233 of 377 Average return +3.7%
1 year Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★Deutsche Bank · #2604
Hits 62%233 of 377 Average return +3.7%
2 years Stephen Powers★★★★★★★★★★Deutsche Bank · #2604
Hits 62%233 of 377 Average return +3.7%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $99.92 at a price of $85.32 (+17.1%); now: $98.25 at $94.11 (+4.4%).

$85.00$90.00$95.00$100Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$96.17Average target$98.25Price$94.11

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend · top analysts

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Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

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Buy887444
Hold456665
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Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 30.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.93 (from $0.89 to $0.95). Last quarter: $0.99.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $5.3B (from $5.3B to $5.4B). Last quarter: $5.4B.

Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumerdefensive

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About Colgate-Palmolive

Operating globally, Colgate-Palmolive Company and its affiliated entities are engaged in the production and distribution of a diverse range of consumer goods. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care division encompasses a broad array of offerings, spanning oral hygiene (e.g., toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care (e.g., bar and liquid soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, skin health items), and home care solutions (e.g., dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners). These products are distributed through various channels, including traditional and online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, under well-known brand names such as Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly. Furthermore, this segment supplies specialized pharmaceutical products to dentists and other professionals in oral healthcare. Conversely, the Pet Nutrition segment focuses on providing specialized pet food. This includes everyday nutritional options marketed under the Hill's Science Diet brand, as well as therapeutic diets designed to assist in managing various health conditions in dogs and cats, sold under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. Distribution for these pet nutrition items occurs via pet supply stores, veterinary clinics, and online retail platforms. Established in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive Company maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

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