# Colgate-Palmolive

> Colgate-Palmolive manufactures and sells oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products in more than 200 countries and territories. Its portfolio combines Colgate toothpaste, household brands such as Palmolive and Fabuloso, skin-care brands including EltaMD and Filorga, and Hill’s pet nutrition. It reported $20.382 billion in net sales for 2025.

- **Founded:** 1806
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** William Colgate (Founder of the original Colgate business), B. J. Johnson (Founder of the soap business that became Palmolive)
- **Products:** Colgate oral care, Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet, Palmolive and household cleaning brands, Personal care
- **Notable:** 2025 net sales of $20.382 billion., Reported 41.3% global toothpaste market share year to date in its July 31, 2026 results., Bright Smiles, Bright Futures reported reaching approximately two billion children and their families since 1991.

## Products & services

- **Colgate oral care** — Toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and professional oral care, including Total and Optic White.
- **Hill’s Science Diet** — Everyday dog and cat nutrition formulated for different life stages and needs.
- **Hill’s Prescription Diet** — Veterinary therapeutic nutrition for pets with specific health needs.
- **Palmolive and household cleaning brands** — Dishwashing and household-care products alongside Ajax, Fabuloso, Murphy and fabric-care brands.
- **Personal care** — Soap, body wash and deodorants under brands including Softsoap, Irish Spring, Sanex and Speed Stick.
- **Skin health** — EltaMD, PCA SKIN and Filorga skin-care portfolios.
- **Specialist and natural-positioned oral care** — elmex, meridol, hello and Tom’s of Maine extend the portfolio to different preferences and needs.

## Achievements

- 2025 net sales of $20.382 billion.
- Reported 41.3% global toothpaste market share year to date in its July 31, 2026 results.
- Bright Smiles, Bright Futures reported reaching approximately two billion children and their families since 1991.
- Developed an HDPE toothpaste tube recognized by APR in 2019 and shared the technology with other companies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — An October 1 company article describes Filorga’s simplified NCEF complex and its use as a foundation for future product development.
- **2026-07** — Second-quarter net sales rose 4.9% to $5.361 billion; organic sales rose 2.4%. GAAP diluted EPS fell 5% to $0.86.
- **2026-06** — The company marked its 220th anniversary.
- **2026-01** — Full-year 2025 results included a $794 million non-cash after-tax impairment related to skin-health goodwill and intangibles, primarily Filorga, following reduced growth expectations and weakness particularly in China.
- **2026-01** — Announced a four-year oral-health collaboration with the WHO Foundation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colgate-palmolive/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CP_News
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/colgatepalmolive
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colgatepalmoliveco/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColgatePalmoliveJobs/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22