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StocksUpdated•Originally published 2 May 2026•Updated 4 May 2026•

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Colgate-Palmolive Reaffirms 2026 Outlook Amid 8.4% Sales Growth and Margin Pressures

Key Facts

1Colgate-Palmolive reported 8.4% net sales growth in the first quarter.

2The company reaffirmed its 2026 sales and EPS growth guidance despite margin pressures from geopolitical tensions.

3Rising input and logistics costs driven by the Iran conflict are expected to pressure gross margins.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) reported a robust 8.4% increase in net sales for the first quarter, even as GAAP diluted EPS saw a slight dip. The company reaffirmed its 2026 growth outlook while simultaneously expanding its Strategic Growth and Productivity Program to bolster long-term resilience. This expanded initiative targets significant annualized savings, with the primary financial impact expected in 2027 and 2028. These strategic measures aim to offset rising input and logistics costs driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures. Management remains committed to leveraging its strong cash flow to maintain its status as a reliable 'Dividend King.' Investors are closely watching how these productivity gains will protect gross margins beyond the current guidance period.

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What changed: Updated to include the slight dip in GAAP EPS and the expansion of the strategic productivity program targeting savings in 2027 and 2028.