How many times has Colgate-Palmolive (CL) split its stock?

Our data shows 5 stock splits for Colgate-Palmolive (CL). See the table on this page for dates and ratios.

What is a stock split?

A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally lowering the share price, so market capitalization is unchanged. Chart and return tools often use split-adjusted prices. The split table on this page refreshes daily from our corporate-actions data.

What is the cumulative split multiple for CL?

Multiplying each split factor in chronological order gives a cumulative multiple of about 48 from the oldest split through the most recent one in our table.

Does a stock split change the value of my CL investment?

A split does not change the total market value of your holding by itself; you own more shares at a lower per-share price. Dividends per share and some per-share metrics are often adjusted for splits.

Stock split history for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

Colgate-Palmolive stock (symbol: CL) underwent a total of 5 stock splits.

The most recent stock split occurred on May 16, 2013.

One CL share bought prior to May 30, 1973 would equal 48 CL shares today.

The same share count applies to one share bought at IPO on May 2, 1973.

Colgate-Palmolive

Stock splits history (since IPO on May 2, 1973)

Cumulative multiple is the running product of split factors from the chronologically oldest row through each date. Rows are listed newest-first, so the cumulative column reads forward in time from the bottom of the table toward the top.

Date	Type	Split	Multiple	Cumulative multiple	Pre-split price	Post-split price
May 16, 2013	Stock split	2:1	x2	x48	$124.56	$62.31
July 1, 1999	Stock split	2:1	x2	x24	$98.52	$49.26
May 16, 1997	Stock split	2:1	x2	x12	$115.76	$58
May 16, 1991	Stock split	2:1	x2	x6	$76.64	$38.48
May 30, 1973	Stock split	3:1	x3	x3	$88.32	$29.44

May 16, 2013

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x48
Pre-split price: $124.56
Post-split price: $62.31

July 1, 1999

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x24
Pre-split price: $98.52
Post-split price: $49.26

May 16, 1997

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x12
Pre-split price: $115.76
Post-split price: $58

May 16, 1991

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x6
Pre-split price: $76.64
Post-split price: $38.48

May 30, 1973

Type: Stock split
Split: 3:1
Multiple: x3
Cumulative multiple: x3
Pre-split price: $88.32
Post-split price: $29.44

Pre-split price is the final regular-session close on a trading day strictly before the split calendar date. Post-split price is the first session open on or after that date. Both values come from unadjusted end-of-day bars for the company's primary listing.

The Type column reflects the data feed's event category (for example stock split vs stock dividend). When the feed labels a generic split but the ratio is reverse (e.g. 1:10), we show reverse stock split. Optional editorial context for a row appears next to the split ratio as an info icon (hover or keyboard focus on desktop; tap on mobile). The same text is listed under Row notes when that block is expanded.

Wondering why some rows show ratios like 51:50 or 2000:1973? Read: stock split ratios explained →How the cumulative column is computed: cumulative split multiplier explained. For ratios driven by spin-offs, see spin-offs explained. Or read the methodology for how prices and cumulative multiples are computed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many times has Colgate-Palmolive (CL) split its stock?: Our data shows 5 stock splits for Colgate-Palmolive (CL). See the table on this page for dates and ratios.
What is a stock split?: A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally lowering the share price, so market capitalization is unchanged. Chart and return tools often use split-adjusted prices. The split table on this page refreshes daily from our corporate-actions data.
What is the cumulative split multiple for CL?: Multiplying each split factor in chronological order gives a cumulative multiple of about 48 from the oldest split through the most recent one in our table.
Does a stock split change the value of my CL investment?: A split does not change the total market value of your holding by itself; you own more shares at a lower per-share price. Dividends per share and some per-share metrics are often adjusted for splits.