Equity Profile

CL

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Consumer StaplesHousehold Products$73.3B

Jul31Fri

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is a leading consumer staples company known for its household products, including oral care, personal care, and home care items. With a market cap of $73 billion, it plays a significant role in the consumer goods sector, which is often influenced by trends in consumer spending and brand loyalty.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

$0.95

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

$5.4B

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CL Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+41.09%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.50%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Colgate-Palmolive reported an EPS of $0.97, beating expectations by 2.21%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 2.23% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are generally optimistic about Colgate-Palmolive's upcoming earnings, expecting solid performance in both EPS and revenue.

Bull Case

If the company continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could signal strong demand and effective cost management, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or provides weak guidance, it could raise concerns about market share and profitability, negatively impacting the stock.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.95

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

$5.4B

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.95?

A beat on EPS would reinforce the company's strong performance trend and could lead to a positive market reaction.

What guidance will management provide regarding future revenue growth?

Management's outlook on revenue growth will be crucial for investor confidence, especially in a competitive market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Colgate-Palmolive's ability to leverage its strong brand portfolio, which could lead to better-than-expected sales growth.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, indicating strong operational performance.

Options are pricing a smaller move than the historical average, suggesting potential undervaluation of the stock's volatility.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds $5.5B, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment and lead to a reassessment of the stock's value.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is under scrutiny as investors assess whether Colgate-Palmolive can maintain its growth trajectory amid market challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.97 or higher would confirm the bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.91 would support the bearish case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±1.76%

Historical Avg

±2.8%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing a modest move around the earnings announcement, suggesting that investors expect stability in the stock's performance.

Options are pricing ±1.8% while CL has averaged ±2.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

22.3%

Calls (144K)P/C Ratio: 0.60Puts (49K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options pricing cheap in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 9 of 27 (33%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Staples in the last 2 years. 18 of 27 (67%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.6% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

History suggests that if Colgate-Palmolive beats expectations, the stock could rise by an average of 0.50%, confirming the positive trend.

In-Line / Cautious

If the results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, the stock could decline, potentially reflecting the average move of around 2.79% based on past performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their expected impact on sales.
2Management's commentary on market share trends in key categories.
3Insights into cost management strategies and their effect on margins.
4Discussion on consumer spending trends and how they may affect future performance.
5Any changes in guidance for the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

$0.95

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

$5.4B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CL Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+41.09%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.50%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Colgate-Palmolive reported an EPS of $0.97, beating expectations by 2.21%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 2.23% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are generally optimistic about Colgate-Palmolive's upcoming earnings, expecting solid performance in both EPS and revenue.

Bull Case

If the company continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could signal strong demand and effective cost management, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or provides weak guidance, it could raise concerns about market share and profitability, negatively impacting the stock.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.95

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

$5.4B

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.95?

A beat on EPS would reinforce the company's strong performance trend and could lead to a positive market reaction.

What guidance will management provide regarding future revenue growth?

Management's outlook on revenue growth will be crucial for investor confidence, especially in a competitive market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Colgate-Palmolive's ability to leverage its strong brand portfolio, which could lead to better-than-expected sales growth.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, indicating strong operational performance.

Options are pricing a smaller move than the historical average, suggesting potential undervaluation of the stock's volatility.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds $5.5B, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment and lead to a reassessment of the stock's value.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is under scrutiny as investors assess whether Colgate-Palmolive can maintain its growth trajectory amid market challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.97 or higher would confirm the bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.91 would support the bearish case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±1.76%

Historical Avg

±2.8%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing a modest move around the earnings announcement, suggesting that investors expect stability in the stock's performance.

Options are pricing ±1.8% while CL has averaged ±2.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

22.3%

Calls (144K)P/C Ratio: 0.60Puts (49K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options pricing cheap in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 9 of 27 (33%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

History suggests that if Colgate-Palmolive beats expectations, the stock could rise by an average of 0.50%, confirming the positive trend.

In-Line / Cautious

If the results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, the stock could decline, potentially reflecting the average move of around 2.79% based on past performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their expected impact on sales.
2Management's commentary on market share trends in key categories.
3Insights into cost management strategies and their effect on margins.
4Discussion on consumer spending trends and how they may affect future performance.
5Any changes in guidance for the upcoming quarters.