Gross Profit for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
According to Colgate-Palmolive's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $12.25B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$12.25B
YoY change
+1.2%
5Y CAGR
+4.3%
Peak year (2025)
$12.25B
Cumulative gross profit
$278.45B
Gross Profit history chart for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.25B | +1.2% | ||
| 2024 | $12.11B | +7.6% | ||
| 2023 | $11.25B | +10.8% | ||
| 2022 | $10.15B | -1.4% | ||
| 2021 | $10.29B | +3.6% | ||
| 2020 | $9.93B | +7.1% | ||
| 2019 | $9.28B | +0.8% | ||
| 2018 | $9.21B | -1.3% | ||
| 2017 | $9.32B | +2.1% | ||
| 2016 | $9.13B | -2.5% | ||
| 2015 | $9.37B | -7.3% | ||
| 2014 | $10.11B | -1.1% | ||
| 2013 | $10.22B | +3.0% | ||
| 2012 | $9.92B | +3.1% | ||
| 2011 | $9.62B | +4.8% | ||
| 2010 | $9.18B | +1.7% | ||
| 2009 | $9.02B | +4.1% | ||
| 2008 | $8.67B | +10.2% | ||
| 2007 | $7.87B | +14.3% | ||
| 2006 | $6.88B | +9.4% | ||
| 2005 | $6.29B | +8.0% | ||
| 2004 | $5.83B | +7.0% | ||
| 2003 | $5.45B | +7.4% | ||
| 2002 | $5.07B | -2.3% | ||
| 2001 | $5.19B | +1.9% | ||
| 2000 | $5.09B | -2.7% | ||
| 1999 | $5.23B | +4.4% | ||
| 1998 | $5.01B | +2.0% | ||
| 1997 | $4.92B | +6.5% | ||
| 1996 | $4.61B | +7.2% | ||
| 1995 | $4.31B | +10.1% | ||
| 1994 | $3.91B | +8.0% | ||
| 1993 | $3.62B | +3.7% | ||
| 1992 | $3.49B | +20.0% | ||
| 1991 | $2.91B | +7.9% | ||
| 1990 | $2.70B | +17.6% | ||
| 1989 | $2.29B | +9.6% | ||
| 1988 | $2.09B | -18.9% | ||
| 1987 | $2.58B | +18.2% | ||
| 1986 | $2.18B | +13.9% | ||
| 1985 | $1.92B | — |
Gross Profit 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 gross profit stands at $12.25B (2025) – edged up 1.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Colgate-Palmolive gross profit delivered a +4.3% annualised rate; sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $12.25B, with the historical low of $1.92B recorded in 1985.
Within Consumer Defensive, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $32.45B.
Colgate-Palmolive Gross Profit by Year
Colgate-Palmolive Gross Profit 2025: $12.25B
Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2025 was $12.25B, edged up 1.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Colgate-Palmolive Gross Profit 2024: $12.11B
Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2024 was $12.11B, grew 7.6% from 2023.
Colgate-Palmolive Gross Profit 2023: $11.25B
Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2023 was $11.25B, grew 10.8% from 2022.
Colgate-Palmolive Gross Profit 2022: $10.15B
Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2022 was $10.15B, edged down 1.4% below 2021.
Colgate-Palmolive Gross Profit 2021: $10.29B
Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2021 was $10.29B.
See more financial history for Colgate-Palmolive (CL).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Colgate-Palmolive, ranked by their latest gross profit.
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|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $177.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $50.86B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $43.12B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $35.35B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $29.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $27.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $17.44B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $4.63B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is $12.25B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Colgate-Palmolive gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) gross profit changed +1.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Colgate-Palmolive gross profit?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +4.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Colgate-Palmolive gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Colgate-Palmolive gross profit reached its highest annual value of $12.25B in 2025.
What was Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2024?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) gross profit in 2024 was $12.11B.
What was Colgate-Palmolive gross profit in 2025?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) gross profit in 2025 was $12.25B.
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