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Colgate Announces 1st Quarter 2025 Results

1. Colgate-Palmolive's net sales fell 3.1%, but organic sales rose 1.4%. EPS increased, signaling potential resilience.

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Why Bullish?

Despite a decline in net sales, organic sales growth and improved margins suggest operational strength. Historical examples show that strong gross margins and increased EPS can offset temporary sales drops.

How important is it?

The company's ability to grow its EPS and maintain margins despite sales decline suggests future stability, increasing its stock attractiveness.

Why Short Term?

The immediate financial results indicate resilience which could positively influence investor sentiment in the near term.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL): Net sales decreased 3.1%; Organic sales* increased 1.4%, including a 0.4% negative impact from lower private label pet volume; foreign exchange was a 4.4% headwind to net sales GAAP EPS increased 2% to $0.85; Base Business EPS* increased 6% to $0.91 GAAP Gross profit margin and Base Business Gross profit margin* increased 80 basis points to 60.8% Net cash provided by operations was $600 million for the first three months of 2025 Co.

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