
With a market cap of $68.4 billion, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is a global consumer staples company known for its strong leadership in oral care and a broad portfolio of everyday products across personal care, home care, and pet nutrition. The New York-based company is present in over 200 countries, and the company benefits from high brand loyalty, steady demand, and strong cash flows, making it a defensive player in the market.
The company is expected to announce its fiscal Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, Apr. 24. Ahead of this event, analysts forecast Colgate-Palmolive to post an adjusted EPS of $0.95, up 4.4% from $0.91 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates in the last four quarters, which is admirable.