American multinational maker of oral-care, personal-care, home-care and pet-nutrition products.
colgatepalmolive.comLegal name
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Founded
1806
Headquarters
300 Park Avenue, New York City, New York, USA
Industry
Consumer goods (oral, personal, home care and pet nutrition)
Employees
Approximately 33,600 (as of Dec 31, 2025)
Revenue (FY25)
$20.38 billion
Market Cap
Approximately $72.4 billion
Listed on
NYSE: CL
CEO
Noel Wallace, Chairman, President & CEO
Website
colgatepalmolive.comColgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products corporation headquartered at 300 Park Avenue in New York City. Founded in 1806, it makes and distributes oral-care, personal-care, home-care and pet-nutrition products across roughly 200 countries, with well-known brands including Colgate, Palmolive and Hill's. The company employs about 33,600 people and generates roughly two-thirds of its net sales outside the United States.
The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CL and is a component of the S&P 100 and S&P 500. For fiscal year 2025, ended December 31, 2025, Colgate-Palmolive reported net sales of about $20.38 billion, up from $20.10 billion in 2024. Its market capitalization is roughly $72 billion. About 45% of net sales come from emerging markets, and sales to Walmart represent about 11% of net sales.
Colgate-Palmolive is led by Noel Wallace, who serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Stanley J. Sutula III is Chief Finance Officer. Other senior leaders include Shane Grant as Chief Operating Officer for the Americas, Panagiotis Tsourapas as Chief Operating Officer for EMEA and Asia Pacific, and John Hazlin as Chief Growth Officer. This entity is the US-based global parent, distinct from the separately listed Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited.
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Operating Officer, Americas
Chief Operating Officer, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Global Skin Health
Interview experience
8/10
Interview difficulty
Medium
Interview process length
One week to one month
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Q: Of all the places that you could work, why do you want to join Colgate-Palmolive?
A: Tie your answer to Colgate's global consumer brands, its purpose, and the specific team you're applying to. Show you've done your research and explain how your goals fit the role.
Q: At Colgate-Palmolive we always think of the consumer first. What are some ways we can ensure consumer satisfaction?
A: Frame your answer around listening to customer feedback, consistent product quality, and acting on data. Use a short example where you improved an experience for a customer or user.
Q: In your opinion, what is the most innovative consumer product you have seen in the past 12 months?
A: Pick a real product, explain the problem it solves, and say why the approach stood out to you. Show you think about consumers, not just features.
Q: Tell me about your greatest work related accomplishment.
A: Use the STAR structure: set the situation and task, describe the actions you took, and end with a measurable result. Pick an accomplishment relevant to the role.
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Median total comp
$104,000
Average base
$100,934
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$97,478
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$142,800
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July 17, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive to webcast second quarter 2026 earnings call on July 31
The company announced it will hold a live webcast of its Q2 2026 earnings conference call on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Noel Wallace and CFO Stan Sutula.
#earnings #investorrelations #Q22026
View postMay 1, 2026
Colgate reports first quarter 2026 results, beats estimates
Net sales reached $5.32 billion with adjusted EPS of $0.97, both ahead of Wall Street forecasts, driven by volume and pricing growth in four of five divisions. CEO Noel Wallace cited broad-based top and bottom-line growth.
#earnings #Q12026 #growth
View postApril 24, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive unveils 2030 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy
The company introduced a five-year roadmap built on three pillars: driving social impact, helping millions of homes through sustainable innovation, and preserving the environment by cutting plastic waste and building climate resilience.
#sustainability #ESG #2030strategy
View postMarch 12, 2026
Colgate raises dividend and elects Christopher Boerner to board
The board increased the quarterly dividend to $0.53 from $0.52 per share (annualized $2.12 vs $2.08), marking its 62nd consecutive annual increase, and elected Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Christopher Boerner, Ph.D., as a director.
#dividend #governance #boardofdirectors
View postFebruary 6, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive to present at CAGNY conference
The company announced that CEO Noel Wallace and Hill's Pet Nutrition SVP Caroline Chulick would present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference on February 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET, with a live webcast available.
#CAGNY #investorrelations #HillsPetNutrition
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