Colgate-Palmolive Q4 Revenue Misses by $40 M, Maintains 62-Year Dividend
Colgate-Palmolive reported Q4 revenue of $5.23 billion, missing estimates by $40 million, and posted a GAAP loss driven by goodwill impairment while adjusted EPS held at $0.95. The company maintained its 62-year dividend streak with a $0.52 quarterly payout and trimmed 2026 organic sales guidance to 1%–4%.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Colgate-Palmolive posted Q4 revenue of $5.23 billion versus $5.27 billion expected, with adjusted EPS of $0.95. A noncash goodwill impairment on its skin health business drove a GAAP loss, weighing on quarterly profitability.
2. Dividend Streak and Payout
The company upheld its record of 62 consecutive years of dividend increases, declaring a $0.52 quarterly payout that underscores its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
3. Market Position
Colgate controls roughly 41.3% of the global toothpaste market, leveraging its leading brand portfolio to sustain volume and pricing power in the oral care category.
4. 2026 Guidance
Management trimmed full-year organic sales growth to a 1%–4% range for 2026, reflecting cautious expectations for consumer demand and competitive pressures across key markets.