
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Colgate-Palmolive has demonstrated robust organic sales growth, particularly in China, with an overall organic sales increase of 4.3% driven by a combination of volume growth and pricing adjustments. The company holds a significant share in the global toothpaste market at 41.4% year-to-date and has also increased its share in manual toothbrushes to 32.2%, indicating effective market positioning and share gains. Additionally, the improvement in gross margin, supported by cost-saving initiatives and strategic pricing, enhances the outlook for Colgate-Palmolive as it aims for continued sales growth that aligns with its long-term targets.
Bears say
Colgate-Palmolive reported organic sales growth of 4.3% in 4Q24, falling short of the consensus expectation of approximately 6%, indicating a potential further decline to around 3% in 1H25 and signaling a stagnation in the two-year compound annual growth rate. The company's gross margin in 4Q24 also came in below expectations, with 2025 guidance suggesting that any margin expansion will notably underperform the 240 basis points seen in 2024, thereby limiting the company's capacity for reinvestment amid rising advertising expenditures. Additionally, the pet segment experienced weaker organic sales growth of 2.8%, impacted by lower private label volumes, as overall sales growth decelerated in both emerging and developed markets, contributing to a generally pessimistic outlook for the firm.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Colgate-Palmolive and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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