Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Colgate-Palmolive (CL) based on its 3.3% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~3.3%).

Initial dividend yield
2.443%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,044.62104.5%

Annual Dividend Income

$42.5164.3%

Monthly Dividend Income

$3.5464.3%

Yield on Cost

4.25%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,045 (+104.5%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

48.9%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$332

16.2%

Stock Price Growth

$713

34.9%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    11.75
    Annual DPS
    $2.0800
    Annual dividend
    $24.43
    Yield on cost
    2.44%
    Stock price
    $85.14
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,075.95
    Shares
    12.04
    Annual DPS
    $2.1491
    Annual dividend
    $25.87
    Yield on cost
    2.59%
    Annual investment
    $25.48
    Stock price
    $89.40
    Total profit
    $75.95
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,157.21
    Shares
    12.33
    Annual DPS
    $2.2204
    Annual dividend
    $27.37
    Yield on cost
    2.74%
    Annual investment
    $26.97
    Stock price
    $93.87
    Total profit
    $157.21
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,244.14
    Shares
    12.62
    Annual DPS
    $2.2941
    Annual dividend
    $28.96
    Yield on cost
    2.90%
    Annual investment
    $28.54
    Stock price
    $98.56
    Total profit
    $244.14
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,337.09
    Shares
    12.92
    Annual DPS
    $2.3703
    Annual dividend
    $30.62
    Yield on cost
    3.06%
    Annual investment
    $30.19
    Stock price
    $103.49
    Total profit
    $337.09
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,436.45
    Shares
    13.22
    Annual DPS
    $2.4490
    Annual dividend
    $32.37
    Yield on cost
    3.24%
    Annual investment
    $31.92
    Stock price
    $108.66
    Total profit
    $436.45
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,542.63
    Shares
    13.52
    Annual DPS
    $2.5303
    Annual dividend
    $34.21
    Yield on cost
    3.42%
    Annual investment
    $33.74
    Stock price
    $114.10
    Total profit
    $542.63
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,656.06
    Shares
    13.82
    Annual DPS
    $2.6143
    Annual dividend
    $36.14
    Yield on cost
    3.61%
    Annual investment
    $35.65
    Stock price
    $119.80
    Total profit
    $656.06
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,777.21
    Shares
    14.13
    Annual DPS
    $2.7011
    Annual dividend
    $38.16
    Yield on cost
    3.82%
    Annual investment
    $37.65
    Stock price
    $125.79
    Total profit
    $777.21
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,906.56
    Shares
    14.43
    Annual DPS
    $2.7908
    Annual dividend
    $40.28
    Yield on cost
    4.03%
    Annual investment
    $39.75
    Stock price
    $132.08
    Total profit
    $906.56
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,044.62
    Shares
    14.74
    Annual DPS
    $2.8834
    Annual dividend
    $42.51
    Yield on cost
    4.25%
    Annual investment
    $41.96
    Stock price
    $138.68
    Total profit
    $1,044.62

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$8.64 (25.5% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
125.2425.87
226.0827.37
326.9528.96
427.8430.62
528.7632.37
629.7234.21
730.7136.14
831.7338.16
932.7840.28
1033.8742.51

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Colgate-Palmolive pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 3.3% annual dividend growth, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) could generate $42.51/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Colgate-Palmolive's projected dividend growth rate?

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) has grown its dividend at a 3.3% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Colgate-Palmolive dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Colgate-Palmolive shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Colgate-Palmolive to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Colgate-Palmolive's current yield of 2.44%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $491,192 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.