Operating Income for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
According to Colgate-Palmolive's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $4.34B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
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)
$4.34B
YoY change
-0.8%
5Y CAGR
+2.1%
Peak year (2024)
$4.38B
Cumulative operating income
$100.94B
Operating Income history chart for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.35B | -0.8% | ||
| 2024 | $4.38B | +6.1% | ||
| 2023 | $4.13B | +15.2% | ||
| 2022 | $3.58B | -7.7% | ||
| 2021 | $3.89B | -0.6% | ||
| 2020 | $3.91B | +4.0% | ||
| 2019 | $3.76B | -2.3% | ||
| 2018 | $3.85B | -4.0% | ||
| 2017 | $4.01B | +1.2% | ||
| 2016 | $3.96B | -0.3% | ||
| 2015 | $3.97B | -5.1% | ||
| 2014 | $4.18B | +1.3% | ||
| 2013 | $4.13B | +3.1% | ||
| 2012 | $4.01B | +3.6% | ||
| 2011 | $3.87B | +2.7% | ||
| 2010 | $3.76B | +0.6% | ||
| 2009 | $3.74B | +12.5% | ||
| 2008 | $3.33B | +13.2% | ||
| 2007 | $2.94B | +14.2% | ||
| 2006 | $2.57B | +8.5% | ||
| 2005 | $2.37B | +7.7% | ||
| 2004 | $2.20B | +1.6% | ||
| 2003 | $2.17B | +7.6% | ||
| 2002 | $2.01B | +8.2% | ||
| 2001 | $1.86B | +8.2% | ||
| 2000 | $1.72B | +4.9% | ||
| 1999 | $1.64B | +10.5% | ||
| 1998 | $1.48B | +9.3% | ||
| 1997 | $1.36B | +9.0% | ||
| 1996 | $1.25B | +10.7% | ||
| 1995 | $1.13B | +7.3% | ||
| 1994 | $1.05B | +10.0% | ||
| 1993 | $954.30M | +19.5% | ||
| 1992 | $798.60M | +183.6% | ||
| 1991 | $281.60M | -49.2% | ||
| 1990 | $554.70M | +27.4% | ||
| 1989 | $435.40M | +19.8% | ||
| 1988 | $363.50M | -5.3% | ||
| 1987 | $384.00M | +15.6% | ||
| 1986 | $332.30M | +20.1% | ||
| 1985 | $276.80M | — |
Operating 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 operating income of $4.35B – edged down 0.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Colgate-Palmolive operating income delivered a +2.1% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual operating income of $4.38B was reported in 2024. The lowest in the available history was $276.80M in 1985.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $14.35B.
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Income by Year
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Income 2025: $4.35B
Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2025 was $4.35B, edged down 0.8% below 2024.
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Income 2024: $4.38B
Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2024 was $4.38B, grew 6.1% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Income 2023: $4.13B
Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2023 was $4.13B, grew 15.2% from 2022.
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Income 2022: $3.58B
Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2022 was $3.58B, declined 7.7% below 2021.
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Income 2021: $3.89B
Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2021 was $3.89B.
See more financial history for Colgate-Palmolive (CL).
Sector peers — Operating Income
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|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $29.82B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $20.45B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $15.06B | Consumer Defensive |
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| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $10.38B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.42B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is $4.34B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Colgate-Palmolive operating income changed year-over-year?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) operating income changed -0.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Colgate-Palmolive operating income?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) operating income compound annual growth rate is +2.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Colgate-Palmolive operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Colgate-Palmolive operating income reached its highest annual value of $4.38B in 2024.
What was Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2024?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) operating income in 2024 was $4.38B.
What was Colgate-Palmolive operating income in 2025?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) operating income in 2025 was $4.35B.
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