Net Income for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
According to Colgate-Palmolive's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is $2.13B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
$2.13B
YoY change
-26.2%
5Y CAGR
-4.6%
Peak year (2024)
$2.89B
Cumulative net income
$56.95B
Net Income history chart for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
Net Income history table for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.13B | -26.2% | ||
| 2024 | $2.89B | +25.6% | ||
| 2023 | $2.30B | +28.9% | ||
| 2022 | $1.78B | -17.6% | ||
| 2021 | $2.17B | -19.6% | ||
| 2020 | $2.69B | +13.9% | ||
| 2019 | $2.37B | -1.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.40B | +18.6% | ||
| 2017 | $2.02B | -17.1% | ||
| 2016 | $2.44B | +76.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.38B | -36.5% | ||
| 2014 | $2.18B | -2.7% | ||
| 2013 | $2.24B | -9.3% | ||
| 2012 | $2.47B | +1.7% | ||
| 2011 | $2.43B | +10.3% | ||
| 2010 | $2.20B | -3.8% | ||
| 2009 | $2.29B | +17.1% | ||
| 2008 | $1.96B | +12.7% | ||
| 2007 | $1.74B | +28.4% | ||
| 2006 | $1.35B | +0.1% | ||
| 2005 | $1.35B | +1.8% | ||
| 2004 | $1.33B | -6.6% | ||
| 2003 | $1.42B | +10.3% | ||
| 2002 | $1.29B | +12.4% | ||
| 2001 | $1.15B | +7.8% | ||
| 2000 | $1.06B | +13.5% | ||
| 1999 | $937.30M | +10.5% | ||
| 1998 | $848.60M | +14.6% | ||
| 1997 | $740.40M | +16.6% | ||
| 1996 | $635.00M | +269.2% | ||
| 1995 | $172.00M | -70.4% | ||
| 1994 | $580.20M | +205.5% | ||
| 1993 | $189.90M | -60.2% | ||
| 1992 | $477.00M | +281.9% | ||
| 1991 | $124.90M | -61.1% | ||
| 1990 | $321.00M | +14.6% | ||
| 1989 | $280.00M | +45.2% | ||
| 1988 | $192.80M | +257.0% | ||
| 1987 | $54.00M | -69.6% | ||
| 1986 | $177.50M | +3.3% | ||
| 1985 | $171.90M | — |
Net Income 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported net income of $2.13B – declined 26.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Colgate-Palmolive net income delivered a -4.6% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Colgate-Palmolive net income peaked at $2.89B in 2024; the latest annual figure is $2.13B in 2025 (26.2% below peak).
$2.89B stands as the all-time-high annual net income, posted in 2024, against a low of $54.00M during 1987.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.79B.
Colgate-Palmolive Net Income by Year
Colgate-Palmolive Net Income 2025: $2.13B
Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2025 was $2.13B, declined 26.2% below 2024.
Colgate-Palmolive Net Income 2024: $2.89B
Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2024 was $2.89B, grew 25.6% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Colgate-Palmolive Net Income 2023: $2.30B
Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2023 was $2.30B, grew 28.9% from 2022.
Colgate-Palmolive Net Income 2022: $1.78B
Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2022 was $1.78B, declined 17.6% below 2021.
Colgate-Palmolive Net Income 2021: $2.17B
Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2021 was $2.17B.
See more financial history for Colgate-Palmolive (CL).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as Colgate-Palmolive, ranked by their latest net income.
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|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $21.89B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $15.97B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $13.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $11.35B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $8.24B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $8.10B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $6.95B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $1.91B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive's net income?
- Latest reported net income for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is $2.13B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Colgate-Palmolive net income changed year-over-year?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) net income changed -26.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Colgate-Palmolive net income?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) net income compound annual growth rate is -4.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Colgate-Palmolive net income hit its highest annual value?
- Colgate-Palmolive net income reached its highest annual value of $2.89B in 2024.
What was Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2024?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) net income in 2024 was $2.89B.
What was Colgate-Palmolive net income in 2025?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) net income in 2025 was $2.13B.
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