Colgate-Palmolive Company

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a US consumer products company. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CL.

The company's main line of business is oral care, covering products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash, and the Colgate brand is recognized in many countries. On the personal care side, it offers soap, shower gel and deodorant; on the home care side, dishwashing liquid, surface cleaners and fabric softeners. Cat and dog food sold in veterinary clinics and pet stores under the Hill's Pet Nutrition brand is a separate and important segment. A large share of its income comes from markets outside the US, such as Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

For consumer goods companies, raw material and packaging costs, consumer reaction to price increases, emerging market currencies and competition from private labels are watched. The CL page on Lzzo.com shows the price in US dollars; the Turkish lira, euro or pound sterling equivalent can also be seen. A price history chart, technical indicators, the data source and the time of the last update are on the page.