EBITDA for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
According to Colgate-Palmolive's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $3.77B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.77B
YoY change
-18.5%
5Y CAGR
-1.9%
Peak year (2024)
$4.85B
Cumulative EBITDA
$107.68B
EBITDA history chart for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.96B | -18.5% | ||
| 2024 | $4.85B | +14.3% | ||
| 2023 | $4.25B | +25.9% | ||
| 2022 | $3.37B | -10.3% | ||
| 2021 | $3.76B | -13.5% | ||
| 2020 | $4.35B | +8.3% | ||
| 2019 | $4.01B | -3.7% | ||
| 2018 | $4.17B | +1.3% | ||
| 2017 | $4.12B | -5.0% | ||
| 2016 | $4.33B | +29.4% | ||
| 2015 | $3.35B | -18.5% | ||
| 2014 | $4.11B | -0.4% | ||
| 2013 | $4.12B | -5.9% | ||
| 2012 | $4.38B | +2.6% | ||
| 2011 | $4.27B | +10.3% | ||
| 2010 | $3.87B | -2.7% | ||
| 2009 | $3.98B | +15.0% | ||
| 2008 | $3.46B | +12.9% | ||
| 2007 | $3.06B | +19.9% | ||
| 2006 | $2.55B | -2.0% | ||
| 2005 | $2.61B | +4.2% | ||
| 2004 | $2.50B | +1.3% | ||
| 2003 | $2.47B | +6.9% | ||
| 2002 | $2.31B | +6.4% | ||
| 2001 | $2.17B | +4.5% | ||
| 2000 | $2.08B | +5.0% | ||
| 1999 | $1.98B | +9.1% | ||
| 1998 | $1.81B | +8.1% | ||
| 1997 | $1.68B | +7.4% | ||
| 1996 | $1.56B | +9.6% | ||
| 1995 | $1.43B | +11.0% | ||
| 1994 | $1.28B | +10.4% | ||
| 1993 | $1.16B | +17.4% | ||
| 1992 | $991.10M | +131.7% | ||
| 1991 | $427.80M | -37.2% | ||
| 1990 | $680.90M | +27.9% | ||
| 1989 | $532.40M | +19.5% | ||
| 1988 | $445.50M | -8.2% | ||
| 1987 | $485.30M | +15.1% | ||
| 1986 | $421.60M | +20.8% | ||
| 1985 | $349.00M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Colgate-Palmolive's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) most recent annual EBITDA stands at $3.96B (2025) – declined 18.5% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA delivered a -1.9% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2024 and 2025, Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA declined 18.5%, falling from $4.85B to $3.96B.
$4.85B stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 2024, against a low of $349.00M during 1985.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $16.50B.
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA by Year
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA 2025: $3.96B
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2025 was $3.96B, declined 18.5% below 2024.
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA 2024: $4.85B
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2024 was $4.85B, grew 14.3% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA 2023: $4.25B
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2023 was $4.25B, grew 25.9% from 2022.
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA 2022: $3.37B
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2022 was $3.37B, declined 10.3% below 2021.
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA 2021: $3.76B
Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2021 was $3.76B.
See more financial history for Colgate-Palmolive (CL).
Sector peers — EBITDA
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|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $46.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $23.92B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $18.70B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $17.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $15.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $13.40B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $10.83B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.60B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is $3.77B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) EBITDA changed -18.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -1.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $4.85B in 2024.
What was Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2024?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) EBITDA in 2024 was $4.85B.
What was Colgate-Palmolive EBITDA in 2025?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) EBITDA in 2025 was $3.96B.
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