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Last Updated: 2026
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Colgate-Palmolive

An American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Rank#357
Market Cap69.35B
CountryUnited States
CategoryRetail and Consumer Goods
Summary
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Summaryarrow

Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers 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 related items. This segment markets and sells its products under various brands, which include 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 to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It also includes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Colgate-Palmolive was founded in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City. Since then, the company has grown significantly, becoming a global leader in the household and personal care industry. In 1873, William Colgate died and his nephew, James Boorman, took control of the company. He changed the name to Colgate & Company and introduced new products, such as baking soda and toilet soap. The company went public in 1906 and continued to expand throughout the 1900s, acquiring many other soap and toothpaste brands. In 1928, Palmolive-Peet merged with Colgate-Palmolive to become one of the largest soap manufacturers in the world. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Colgate-Palmolive developed even more products such as laundry detergents, medical antiseptics, and mouthwash. In the 1950s and 1960s, the company continued to grow and innovated with the introduction of products such as toothpastes and toothbrushes with fluoride. In the 1970s and 1980s, Colgate-Palmolive continued to invest heavily in research and development, becoming a leader in oral care and dental products. Since 2000, Colgate-Palmolive has continued to expand, investing in new technologies and innovations, making them a leader in environmentally friendly products and packaging. The company has also diversified its portfolio, offering pet nutrition, laundry detergent, and fabric softeners.

Missionarrow

Colgate-Palmolive strives to create “Smiles for All” through its focus on quality, innovation, caring, performance and trust.

Visionarrow

Colgate-Palmolive's vision is to be one of the world's most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world.
 

Referencesarrow

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colgate-Palmolive

https://www.zippia.com/colgate-palmolive-careers-2646/

https://www.companieshistory.com/colgate-palmolive/

https://sec.report/CIK/0001622861

https://companiesmarketcap.com/largest-companies-by-revenue/

https://www.forbes.com/companies/colgate-palmolive/?sh=7565f92a7e4f

https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/111101-Colgate-Palmolive-Company

https://innovation.colgatepalmolive.com/

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CL/profile/

https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/CL:US#xj4y7vzkg
 

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Leadership team
W
William Colgate (Founder)
W
William Peet (Founder)
Industries
Retail and Consumer Goods
Products / Services
Cleaning agents, Personal care products, Pet food
Number of Employees
20,000 - 50,000
Address
300 Park Avenue 11th Floor New York, NY 10022 United States
Established
1806-03-05
Company Type
Holding company
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0001622861
Net Income
$1B – $20B
Revenue
$1B+
Traded as
CL
Website
www.colgatepalmolive.com
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Last Updated: 2026
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