
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.97 | $0.92 | 5.43 % |
| Q2 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.99 | $0.95 | 4.21 % |
| Q1 | May 1, 2026 | $0.97 | $0.95 | 2.11 % |
| Q4 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.95 | $0.91 | 4.40 % |
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $5.37B | $5.33B | 0.67 % |
| Q2 | Jul 31, 2026 | $5.36B | $5.36B | 0.04 % |
| Q1 | May 1, 2026 | $5.32B | $5.21B | 2.14 % |
| Q4 | Jan 30, 2026 | $5.23B | $5.11B | 2.37 % |
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) last issued guidance on October 30, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $3.87 - $3.95, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $3.87. Colgate-Palmolive also guided revenue in the range of $21.2B - $21.4B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Colgate-Palmolive maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $20.79B - $21.61B.
Colgate-Palmolive has issued 13 guidance updates between January 27, 2023 and October 30, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 3 times, reflecting management's growing confidence in business performance.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $0.92 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.91 |
| Actual | $0.97 | $0.99 | $0.97 | $0.95 |
| Surprise | +5.43% | +4.21% | +2.11% | +4.40% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $5.33B | $5.36B | $5.21B | $5.11B |
| Actual | $5.37B | $5.36B | $5.32B | $5.23B |
| Surprise | +0.67% | +0.04% | +2.14% | +2.37% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $0.98 | $0.98 | $1.02 | $1.01 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $5.36B | $5.44B | — | — |