Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd Lowers Stake in Colgate-Palmolive Company $CL

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd reduced its holdings in Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) by 44.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 96,923 shares of the company’s stock after selling 76,048 shares during the period. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd’s holdings in Colgate-Palmolive were worth $8,261,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC increased its position in shares of Colgate-Palmolive by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC now owns 15,877 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,255,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Colgate-Palmolive by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC now owns 4,503 shares of the company’s stock valued at $356,000 after buying an additional 113 shares during the last quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in Colgate-Palmolive by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC now owns 15,506 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,225,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Gould Capital LLC grew its stake in Colgate-Palmolive by 38.7% during the 1st quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 412 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sunpointe LLC raised its holdings in Colgate-Palmolive by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Sunpointe LLC now owns 3,056 shares of the company’s stock valued at $241,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.41% of the company’s stock.

Colgate-Palmolive Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of NYSE CL opened at $91.29 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $73.05 billion, a PE ratio of 36.23, a PEG ratio of 4.80 and a beta of 0.33. Colgate-Palmolive Company has a twelve month low of $74.54 and a twelve month high of $99.33. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $90.97 and a 200-day simple moving average of $89.49.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.95 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $5.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.36 billion. Colgate-Palmolive had a net margin of 9.68% and a return on equity of 464.63%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.92 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Colgate-Palmolive Company will post 3.82 earnings per share for the current year.

Colgate-Palmolive Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 20th. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Colgate-Palmolive’s dividend payout ratio is presently 82.49%.

Trending Headlines about Colgate-Palmolive

Here are the key news stories impacting Colgate-Palmolive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted/base-business EPS was $0.99, exceeding the $0.95 consensus estimate and rising from $0.92 a year earlier. Revenue increased 4.9% year over year to $5.36 billion, in line with expectations. Colgate-Palmolive Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability improved, with GAAP and base-business gross margins expanding 140 basis points to 61.5%. Productivity gains and organic sales growth helped offset increased brand investment, while Latin America led regional growth and toothpaste maintained its global leadership. Colgate Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Margins
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reaffirmed its full-year sales forecast, with expected revenue of approximately $20.8 billion to $21.6 billion. Maintaining guidance supports stability, but the range signals limited visibility in a choppy consumer environment. Colgate-Palmolive Reaffirms Annual Sales Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: North American demand remained muted, creating concern that the company’s strongest international performance may not fully offset weakness in its largest developed market. Investors also focused on management’s warning that new tariffs could outweigh a recent refund benefit, potentially pressuring future earnings. Colgate Warns New Tariffs Will Outweigh Recent Refund Windfall
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP EPS declined 5% to $0.86 despite the adjusted earnings beat, and organic sales growth was only 2.4%. The combination of slower underlying growth, domestic weakness and tariff risk is outweighing the quarter’s positive margin and earnings performance.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $99.00 price target on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a report on Monday, May 4th. Citigroup upped their target price on Colgate-Palmolive from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Colgate-Palmolive from $92.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Colgate-Palmolive from $92.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $100.00 price objective on shares of Colgate-Palmolive and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Colgate-Palmolive has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $97.82.

Colgate-Palmolive Company Profile

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company with a long history in household and personal care categories. The business traces its roots to the early 19th century and has evolved into a multinational manufacturer and marketer of everyday consumer goods focused on health, hygiene and home care.

The company’s core activities center on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Its product portfolio includes toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash in oral care; soaps, body washes and deodorants in personal care; dishwashing liquids, surface cleaners and other household products in home care; and scientifically formulated pet foods under its pet nutrition business.