Total Liabilities for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
According to Colgate-Palmolive's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total liabilities is $15.96B USD. Total liabilities sum everything the company owes at the end of each reporting period — accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, lease obligations, and other claims — as filed on the balance sheet. Compare with total assets and net assets for solvency context.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$15.96B
YoY change
+3.0%
5Y CAGR
+1.5%
Peak year (2025)
$15.96B
Latest annual
$15.96B
Total Liabilities history chart for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
Total Liabilities history table for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Liabilities | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.96B | +3.0% | ||
| 2024 | $15.50B | +0.4% | ||
| 2023 | $15.44B | +3.4% | ||
| 2022 | $14.93B | +6.1% | ||
| 2021 | $14.07B | -5.1% | ||
| 2020 | $14.82B | +2.4% | ||
| 2019 | $14.48B | +21.0% | ||
| 2018 | $11.96B | -3.8% | ||
| 2017 | $12.43B | +2.7% | ||
| 2016 | $12.11B | +0.9% | ||
| 2015 | $12.00B | -0.6% | ||
| 2014 | $12.07B | +6.5% | ||
| 2013 | $11.34B | +3.1% | ||
| 2012 | $11.00B | +8.1% | ||
| 2011 | $10.18B | +21.9% | ||
| 2010 | $8.36B | +6.1% | ||
| 2009 | $7.88B | -2.2% | ||
| 2008 | $8.06B | +4.4% | ||
| 2007 | $7.72B | -0.1% | ||
| 2006 | $7.73B | +8.0% | ||
| 2005 | $7.16B | -0.1% | ||
| 2004 | $7.17B | +8.7% | ||
| 2003 | $6.59B | -2.2% | ||
| 2002 | $6.74B | +9.8% | ||
| 2001 | $6.14B | +6.1% | ||
| 2000 | $5.78B | +3.5% | ||
| 1999 | $5.59B | -0.2% | ||
| 1998 | $5.60B | +4.5% | ||
| 1997 | $5.36B | -8.6% | ||
| 1996 | $5.87B | -1.6% | ||
| 1995 | $5.96B | +38.0% | ||
| 1994 | $4.32B | +11.1% | ||
| 1993 | $3.89B | +38.1% | ||
| 1992 | $2.81B | +6.4% | ||
| 1991 | $2.64B | -5.4% | ||
| 1990 | $2.79B | +15.8% | ||
| 1989 | $2.41B | +16.1% | ||
| 1988 | $2.08B | -9.6% | ||
| 1987 | $2.30B | +22.4% | ||
| 1986 | $1.88B | -2.1% | ||
| 1985 | $1.92B | — |
Total Liabilities values are taken from Colgate-Palmolive's reported balance sheets (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
2025's annual total liabilities for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) came in at $15.96B – edged up 3.0% year-over-year.
Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +1.5%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum total liabilities sits at $15.96B (2025); the minimum reading of $1.88B dates to 1986.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) ranks 8th; the peer median for total liabilities is $71.74B.
Colgate-Palmolive Total Liabilities by Year
Colgate-Palmolive Total Liabilities 2025: $15.96B
Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2025 was $15.96B, edged up 3.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Colgate-Palmolive Total Liabilities 2024: $15.50B
Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2024 was $15.50B, edged up 0.4% from 2023.
Colgate-Palmolive Total Liabilities 2023: $15.44B
Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2023 was $15.44B, edged up 3.4% from 2022.
Colgate-Palmolive Total Liabilities 2022: $14.93B
Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2022 was $14.93B, grew 6.1% from 2021.
Colgate-Palmolive Total Liabilities 2021: $14.07B
Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2021 was $14.07B.
See more financial history for Colgate-Palmolive (CL).
Sector peers — Total Liabilities
Companies in the same sector as Colgate-Palmolive, ranked by their latest total liabilities.
| Company | Total Liabilities | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $178.49B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $86.85B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $77.21B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $72.95B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $70.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $47.94B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $38.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $1.73B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate-Palmolive's total liabilities?
- Latest reported total liabilities for Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is $15.96B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities changed year-over-year?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) total liabilities changed +3.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) total liabilities compound annual growth rate is +1.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities hit its highest annual value?
- Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities reached its highest annual value of $15.96B in 2025.
What was Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2024?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) total liabilities in 2024 was $15.50B.
What was Colgate-Palmolive total liabilities in 2025?
- Colgate-Palmolive (CL) total liabilities in 2025 was $15.96B.
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