Colgate Palmolive (CL) Q2 FY26 earnings call

Earnings call· Jun 2026 (Q2 FY26)· Consumer Staples· Jul 31, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Colgate-Palmolive reported robust Q2 FY26 results, driven by strong performance in emerging markets and the Hill's pet nutrition segment, amidst continued global volatility. The company achieved solid gross margin expansion and increased advertising investment, while actively addressing underperformance in the US through strategic innovation and brand support. Management remains confident in its global model and long-term strategy, emphasizing premiumization and AI-driven efficiencies.

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CL operating KPIs by quarter

CL operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI	Sep 2025 Q3 FY25	Mar 2026 Q1 FY26	This call Jun 2026 Q2 FY26	Change vs prior quarter
Employees	34K We are seizing this moment as the 34,000 Colgate-Palmolive people around the world work to deliver on the change needed to reaccelerate growth and outperform. Source: earnings call transcript	34K I want to make sure -- I think the 34,000 Colgate people around the world that do just extraordinary work in a very difficult environment to deliver strong results and their tireless effort needs to be recognized and thanks. Source: earnings call transcript	34K But more importantly, I want to thank the 34,000 Colgate people around the world who make us who we are. Source: earnings call transcript	0%

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