Colgate-Palmolive Company (CPA)
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Colgate-Palmolive Company Profile
| Household Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Noel R. Wallace CEO | XFRA Exchange | 194162103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 34,000 Employees | 20 Apr 2026 Last Dividend | 16 May 2013 Last Split | 3 Jan 1977 IPO Date |
Overview
The Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global enterprise that engages in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer products, with its operations spread across the United States and international territories. Founded in 1806, the company has established a strong presence in the consumer goods industry, operating primarily through two business segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. These segments encompass a wide range of products designed to meet the daily needs of consumers and their pets. The company’s headquarters are located in New York, New York, underscoring its longstanding and continuous commitment to quality, innovation, and consumer satisfaction.
Products and Services
- Oral Care: The offerings include toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash, catering to the dental hygiene needs of consumers. Renowned brands like Colgate and tom’s of Maine lead this category, supplemented by specialized oral health products for dental professionals.
- Personal Care: This category encompasses bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, and skin health products. Prominent brands include Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, and Sanex, aimed at enhancing personal hygiene and care.
- Home Care: For household maintenance, the company provides dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, and cleaners. Key brands like Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, and Suavitel ensure consumers have effective solutions for their cleaning needs.
- Pet Nutrition: Through its Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet brands, Colgate-Palmolive caters to the nutritional requirements of pets, offering products for everyday nutrition as well as therapeutic diets designed for pets with specific health conditions.
These products are marketed and sold through a variety of channels, including traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. Colgate-Palmolive’s strong brand portfolio and its commitment to innovation and sustainability have helped it remain a leader in the global consumer goods industry.
