CL Dividend History - Colgate-Palmolive

Track the latest CL dividend history: 2.19% Dividend Yield, 2.50% Annual Growth - Explore CL's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.19%
Cash Amount 12m 2.00
Dividend Growth 5y avg 2.50%
Dividend Rating 58.56%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.02%
Payout Ratio 55.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: 7.16%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 35.14%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Household Products

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
CL 72,608m 2.19% 3.02%
KMB 44,005m 3.57% 4.14%
CHD 25,669m 1.10% 1.61%
CLX 18,272m 3.18% 3.36%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
CL 72,608m 2.50% 58.6%
CHD 25,669m 3.42% 52.9%
CLX 18,272m 2.20% 59.4%
KMB 44,005m 2.66% 46.3%

CL Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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% 0.61%
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
2015-04-21 2015-04-23 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.38

CL Dividend History - FAQ

Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, CL paid a dividend of 2.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-21.

What is the Dividend Yield of CL?

As of February 2025, CL`s dividend yield is 2.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00 USD by the current share price of 89.47.

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 Rate 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 3.02%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Colgate-Palmolive five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.00) divided by the purchase price five years ago (66.21):

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 2.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CL is 55.7%. 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 58.56%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: CL Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of CL`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Colgate-Palmolive are shrinking at a rate of -0.85% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 929712000
1986 905056000 -2.65%
1987 856160000 -5.4%
1988 864576000 +0.98%
1989 1233076900 +42.62%
1990 1222291100 -0.87%
1991 1215885200 -0.52%
1992 1136337400 -6.54%
1993 1670303000 +46.99%
1994 1111417700 -33.46%
1995 1031292300 -7.21%
1996 1123551000 +8.95%
1997 1300682100 +15.77%
1998 1272049100 -2.2%
1999 1245157200 -2.11%
2000 1224028500 -1.7%
2001 1101481500 -10.01%
2002 1135618700 +3.1%
2003 1123509000 -1.07%
2004 1116819800 -0.6%
2005 1088573500 -2.53%
2006 1079759400 -0.81%
2007 1059425900 -1.88%
2008 1059800000 +0.04%
2009 1046800000 -1.23%
2010 999000000 -4.57%
2011 976000000 -2.3%
2012 952100000 -2.45%
2013 935400000 -1.75%
2014 920100000 -1.64%
2015 903400000 -1.82%
2016 893000000 -1.15%
2017 883300000 -1.09%
2018 867000000 -1.85%
2019 858000000 -1.04%
2020 858400000 +0.05%
2021 845000000 -1.56%
2022 834400000 -1.25%
2023 825100000 -1.11%
2024 822500000 -0.32%