Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (CL) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.15%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.00
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.50%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.89%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.38%
Payout Ratio 55.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: 6.49%
#5 in Group
Total Return 5y: 56.71%
#7 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CL 73,282m 2.15% 3.38%
ENR 2,142m 4.02% 4.49%
CLX 18,020m 4.12% 4.03%
KMB 46,667m 3.58% 4.42%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CL 73,282m 2.50% 55.7%
WDFC 3,187m 5.60% 68.6%
PG 394,005m 4.90% 59.9%
CHD 26,582m 3.42% 33.3%

CL Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend 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 FAQ

Does CL pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 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 April 2025, CL`s dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00M USD by the current share price of 92.82.

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 2.50M% 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 3.38M%. 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 (2.00M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (59.23):

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 2.15% 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 57.89%. 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
2009 1,049,000,000
2010 1,022,000,000 -2.57%
2011 984,000,000 -3.72%
2012 960,000,000 -2.44%
2013 940,000,000 -2.08%
2014 924,000,000 -1.7%
2015 910,000,000 -1.52%
2016 898,000,000 -1.32%
2017 888,000,000 -1.11%
2018 873,000,000 -1.69%
2019 861,000,000 -1.37%
2020 859,000,000 -0.23%
2021 848,000,000 -1.28%
2022 839,000,000 -1.06%
2023 829,000,000 -1.19%
2024 823,000,000 -0.72%