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Yield 12m 2.18%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.02
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.50%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.20%
Payout Ratio 56.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: 6.56%
#2 in Group
Total Return 5y: 46.63%
#6 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CL 77,710m 2.18% 3.20%
ENR 1,931m 4.20% 3.74%
KMB 45,776m 3.68% 4.17%
REYN 5,064m 3.62% 3.34%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CL 77,710m 2.50% 56.3%
WDFC 3,017m 5.60% 67.4%
PG 405,244m 4.90% 60.6%
CHD 25,933m 3.42% 33.3%

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CL Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-17 2025-04-17 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.52 4% 0.56%
2025-01-21 2025-01-21 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.5 0.56%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.5 0.5%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.5 0.5%
2024-04-19 2024-04-22 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% 0.58%
2024-01-19 2024-01-22 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.48 0.6%
2023-10-20 2023-10-23 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.48 0.66%
2023-07-20 2023-07-21 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.48 0.63%
2023-04-20 2023-04-21 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.48 2.1% 0.64%
2023-01-20 2023-01-23 2023-02-14 Quarterly 0.47 0.63%
2022-10-20 2022-10-21 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.47 0.66%
2022-07-20 2022-07-21 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.47 0.61%
2022-04-20 2022-04-21 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% 0.59%
2022-01-21 2022-01-24 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.45 0.54%
2021-10-20 2021-10-21 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.45 0.6%
2021-07-20 2021-07-21 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.45 0.54%
2021-04-20 2021-04-21 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.45 2.3% 0.56%
2021-01-22 2021-01-25 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.44 0.56%
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.44 0.55%
2020-07-17 2020-07-20 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.44 0.59%
2020-04-17 2020-04-20 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.44 2.3%
2020-01-22 2020-01-23 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.43
2019-10-22 2019-10-23 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.43
2019-07-17 2019-07-18 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.43
2019-04-17 2019-04-19 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.4%
2019-01-22 2019-01-23 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.42
2018-10-18 2018-10-19 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.42
2018-07-17 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.42
2018-04-19 2018-04-20 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.42 5%
2018-01-22 2018-01-23 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.4
2017-10-20 2017-10-23 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.4
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.4
2017-04-19 2017-04-21 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.4 2.6%
2017-01-19 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.39
2016-10-20 2016-10-24 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.39
2016-07-20 2016-07-22 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.39
2016-04-20 2016-04-22 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.39 2.6%
2016-01-21 2016-01-25 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.38
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.38
2015-07-21 2015-07-23 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.38

CL Dividend FAQ

Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CL paid a dividend of 2.02 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-17.

What is the Dividend Yield of CL?

As of April 2025, CL`s dividend yield is 2.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.02 USD by the current share price of 92.70.

How often does CL pay dividends?

CL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CL has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CL?

The next ex-dividend date for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CL?

CL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.50% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CL?

CL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.20%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Colgate-Palmolive five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.02) divided by the purchase price five years ago (63.22):

What is the Payout Consistency of CL?

CL Payout Consistency is 99.6%.
Highly consistent: Colgate-Palmolive has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CL have a good Dividend Yield?

CL`s 2.18% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CL is 56.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CL?

CL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.70%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CL`s Outstanding Shares?

Colgate-Palmolive`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.85% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Colgate-Palmolive ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-05-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 929,712,000
1986 905,056,000 -2.65%
1987 856,160,000 -5.4%
1988 864,576,000 +0.98%
1989 1,233,076,900 +42.62%
1990 1,222,291,100 -0.87%
1991 1,215,885,200 -0.52%
1992 1,136,337,400 -6.54%
1993 1,670,303,000 +46.99%
1994 1,111,417,700 -33.46%
1995 1,031,292,300 -7.21%
1996 1,123,551,000 +8.95%
1997 1,300,682,100 +15.77%
1998 1,272,049,100 -2.2%
1999 1,245,157,200 -2.11%
2000 1,224,028,500 -1.7%
2001 1,101,481,500 -10.01%
2002 1,135,618,700 +3.1%
2003 1,123,509,000 -1.07%
2004 1,116,819,800 -0.6%
2005 1,088,573,500 -2.53%
2006 1,079,759,400 -0.81%
2007 1,059,425,900 -1.88%
2008 1,059,800,000 +0.04%
2009 1,046,800,000 -1.23%
2010 999,000,000 -4.57%
2011 976,000,000 -2.3%
2012 952,100,000 -2.45%
2013 935,400,000 -1.75%
2014 920,100,000 -1.64%
2015 903,400,000 -1.82%
2016 893,000,000 -1.15%
2017 883,300,000 -1.09%
2018 867,000,000 -1.85%
2019 858,000,000 -1.04%
2020 858,400,000 +0.05%
2021 845,000,000 -1.56%
2022 834,400,000 -1.25%
2023 825,100,000 -1.11%
2024 822,500,000 -0.32%