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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

Colgate-Palmolive Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year EPS Guidance

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings

Colgate-Palmolive reported third quarter 2026 net sales of $5.37 billion, representing a 4.6% increase year over year, with GAAP earnings per share of $0.94. Driven by ongoing sales momentum and margin expansion, the company raised its full-year earnings per share growth guidance to 5% to 7% on a non-GAAP basis.

Key points

  • Net sales rose 4.6% to $5,369 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
  • GAAP EPS increased 3% to $0.94, while Base Business EPS grew 7% to $0.97.
  • Full-year 2026 organic sales growth is now expected to be broadly in line with its nine-month performance.

The filing

CompanyColgate-Palmolive (CL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 30, 2026, 7:56 AM ET
Accession number0000021665-26-000047

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Oct 30, 2026, 8:17 AM ET, from this filing only.

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