Colgate-Palmolive Company CL

Revenue Intelligence Report • 70 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

Colgate-Palmolive Company has demonstrated strong revenue generation capabilities, with its latest quarterly revenue reaching $5.23 billion, supported by a robust return on investment from its selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) spending, which yields $2.01 in long-run revenue for every dollar spent. The company's model accuracy is commendable, with a minimal 1.3% error in recent forecasts, indicating reliable financial projections. Looking ahead, the company is poised for a positive outlook with a forecasted FY revenue of $21 billion, reflecting a 3.0% year-over-year growth. This combination of effective spending and steady revenue growth positions Colgate-Palmolive as a solid investment opportunity.

Next FY Revenue
$20.99B
+3.0% YoY
SG&A Multiplier
$2.01 per $1
Model Accuracy
1.3% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $5B vs the actual $5B — an error of 1.3%.
Note: Colgate-Palmolive Company does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

CL Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q4 2025 $5B $5B $5B – $5B +4.4% ✓ In range
Q2 2026 $5B $5B – $5B +5.8%
Q3 2026 $5B $5B – $5B +2.4%
Q4 2026 $5B $5B – $6B +2.6%
Q1 2027 $5B $5B – $6B +1.3%

How Spending Drives Revenue

CL Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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Data sourced from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Model: ARDL (linear) with 70 quarters. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.