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Colgate-Palmolive 9M 2026: Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion

Oct 30, 2026, 7:39 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The combination of revenue growth, margin expansion, and robust cash flow typically supports multiple expansion and near-term stock upside, though lack of explicit full-year guidance introduces some caution; historical parallels show equities often react positively to accelerating margins and cash generation.

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Colgate-Palmolive reported 9-month 2026 results with net sales up 4.6% and organic growth of 3.6%, offset slightly by a 0.2% drag from lower private-label pet food. GAAP EPS rose 3% to $0.94 while Base EPS advanced 7% to $0.97, aided by margin expansion of about 80–90 bps. Strong cash generation of $2.913 billion supports continued shareholder returns.

Net sales +4.6%; organic +3.6% with 0.2% drag from private-label pet food.
GAAP EPS +3% to $0.94; Base EPS +7% to $0.97.
GAAP gross margin 60.2% (+80 bps); Base gross margin 60.3% (+90 bps).
Nine-month 2026 operating cash flow: $2,913 million.

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