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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CL Stock Forecast

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) stock forecast, based on 39 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $89.00, with a high of $89.00 and a low of $89.00. This represents a -4.80% decline from the last price of $93.49.

$75 $82 $89 $96 $103 $110 High: $89 Avg: $89 Low: $89 Last Closed Price: $93.49

CL Stock Rating

Colgate-Palmolive stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 39 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (41.03%), 20 Hold (51.28%), 3 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 39 3 20 16 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockColgate-Palmolive-4.80%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 9.41%
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products Stocks 8.07%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts118
Avg Price Target$89.00$89.00$102.25
Last Closing Price$93.49$93.49$93.49
Upside/Downside-4.80%-4.80%9.37%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 256781123
Mar, 256781123
Feb, 256781123
Jan, 256781123
Dec, 246781123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 27, 2025Barclays$89.00$93.19-4.50%-4.80%
Sep 23, 2024Korinne WolfmeyerPiper Sandler$121.00$103.3117.12%29.43%
Sep 16, 2024Chris CareyWells Fargo$100.00$105.73-5.42%6.96%
Jul 22, 2024Mark AstrachanStifel Nicolaus$105.00$98.087.06%12.31%
May 28, 2024Dara MohsenianMorgan Stanley$103.00$93.3010.40%10.17%
May 15, 2024Chris GrajaArgus Research$107.00$94.5713.14%14.45%
Apr 29, 2024Steve PowersDeutsche Bank$98.00$90.138.73%4.82%
Apr 29, 2024Mark AstrachanStifel Nicolaus$95.00$91.014.38%1.62%
Apr 10, 2024Mark AstrachanStifel Nicolaus$94.00$87.657.24%0.55%
Apr 08, 2024Robert OttensteinEvercore ISI$96.00$87.889.24%2.68%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 28, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Sep 23, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightinitialise
Sep 16, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightUnderweightdowngrade
Sep 09, 2024Deutsche BankBuyHolddowngrade
Jul 29, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jul 29, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 26, 2024HSBCHolddowngrade
Jul 24, 2024JefferiesHolddowngrade
Jul 22, 2024Cowen & Co.Buyinitialise
Jul 19, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.15$2.56$2.13$2.78$3.53----
Avg Forecast$3.05$3.20$2.97$3.19$3.57$3.77$4.09$4.40$4.44
High Forecast$3.09$3.24$3.02$3.21$3.60$3.88$4.31$4.49$4.64
Low Forecast$3.01$3.16$2.92$3.18$3.55$3.65$3.91$4.29$4.23
Surprise %3.28%-20.00%-28.28%-12.85%-1.12%----

Revenue Forecast

$16B $18B $19B $21B $22B $24B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$16.47B$17.42B$17.97B$19.46B$20.10B----
Avg Forecast$16.31B$17.44B$17.93B$19.40B$20.13B$20.33B$21.17B$22.08B$22.51B
High Forecast$16.46B$17.61B$18.15B$19.48B$20.20B$20.91B$21.20B$22.11B$23.27B
Low Forecast$16.13B$17.26B$17.68B$19.31B$19.99B$19.61B$21.15B$22.05B$21.70B
Surprise %1.02%-0.12%0.21%0.28%-0.16%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.69B$2.17B$1.78B$2.30B$2.89B----
Avg Forecast$2.55B$2.14B$2.00B$2.30B$2.97B$3.10B$3.36B$3.64B$3.68B
High Forecast$3.06B$2.57B$2.40B$2.76B$2.99B$3.21B$3.57B$3.73B$3.84B
Low Forecast$2.04B$1.71B$1.60B$1.84B$2.95B$3.02B$3.25B$3.56B$3.51B
Surprise %5.65%1.15%-10.57%--2.59%----

CL Forecast FAQ

Is Colgate-Palmolive stock a buy?

Colgate-Palmolive stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 39 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 20 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Colgate-Palmolive is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Colgate-Palmolive's price target?

Colgate-Palmolive's price target, set by 39 Wall Street analysts, averages $89 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $89 at the low end to $89 at the high end, suggesting a potential -4.80% change from the previous closing price of $93.49.

How does Colgate-Palmolive stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Colgate-Palmolive's stock forecast shows a -4.80% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (9.41%) and underperforming the household & personal products stocks industry (8.07%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Colgate-Palmolive over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 26.09% Strong Buy, 30.43% Buy, 34.78% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 26.09% Strong Buy, 30.43% Buy, 34.78% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 26.09% Strong Buy, 30.43% Buy, 34.78% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.

What is Colgate-Palmolive’s EPS forecast?

Colgate-Palmolive's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.77, marking a 6.80% increase from the reported $3.53 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $4.09 in 2026, $4.4 in 2027, and $4.44 in 2028.

What is Colgate-Palmolive’s revenue forecast?

Colgate-Palmolive's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $20.33B, reflecting a 1.15% increase from the reported $20.1B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $21.17B, followed by $22.08B for 2027, and $22.51B for 2028.

What is Colgate-Palmolive’s net income forecast?

Colgate-Palmolive's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.1B, representing an 7.29% increase from the reported $2.89B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.36B in 2026, $3.64B in 2027, and $3.68B in 2028.