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Colgate-Palmolive Analysts Cut Their Forecasts After Q3 Earnings
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Analysts' downgrades to price targets reflect reduced confidence in future growth.
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Colgate-Palmolive's Q3 EPS was 91 cents, beating expectations. Sales totaled $5.131 billion, meeting analyst forecasts. Net sales grew 2%, while organic growth is projected at 1%-2%. Analysts adjusted price targets down, signaling bearish sentiment. Shares dropped 2% following the earnings announcement.
- Colgate-Palmolive's Q3 EPS was 91 cents, beating expectations.
- Sales totaled $5.131 billion, meeting analyst forecasts.
- Net sales grew 2%, while organic growth is projected at 1%-2%.
- Analysts adjusted price targets down, signaling bearish sentiment.
- Shares dropped 2% following the earnings announcement.
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