Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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CL Stock Forecast


Colgate-Palmolive (CL) stock forecast, based on 43 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $92.45, with a high of $100.00 and a low of $85.00. This represents a 3.17% increase from the last price of $89.61.

$75 $82 $89 $96 $103 $110 High: $100 Avg: $92.45 Low: $85 Last Closed Price: $89.61

CL Stock Rating


Colgate-Palmolive stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (37.21%), 25 Hold (58.14%), 2 Sell (4.65%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 43 0 2 25 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockColgate-Palmolive3.17%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 10.57%
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products Stocks 9.72%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21221
Avg Price Target$96.50$91.67$90.38
Last Closing Price$89.61$89.61$89.61
Upside/Downside7.69%2.30%0.86%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26666-119
Feb, 26678--21
Jan, 266771-21
Dec, 255871-21
Nov, 255871-21
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 20, 2026Bonnie HerzogGoldman Sachs$100.00$95.095.16%11.59%
Feb 13, 2026Redburn Partners$93.00$96.17-3.30%3.78%
Feb 03, 2026Lauren LiebermanBarclays$88.00$91.89-4.23%-1.80%
Feb 02, 2026Dara MohsenianMorgan Stanley$100.00$90.2910.75%11.59%
Feb 01, 2026Wells Fargo$94.00$90.294.11%4.90%
Jan 31, 2026Bonnie HerzogGoldman Sachs$94.00$90.294.11%4.90%
Jan 30, 2026Piper Sandler$96.00$89.457.32%7.13%
Jan 16, 2026Lauren LiebermanBarclays$83.00$84.32-1.57%-7.38%
Jan 14, 2026Peter GromUBS$93.00$83.2711.68%3.78%
Jan 13, 2026Wells Fargo$86.00$81.934.97%-4.03%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 20, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Feb 02, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Feb 02, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Feb 02, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 01, 2026Wells FargoPositivePositivehold
Jan 31, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Jan 30, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 14, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 06, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweightupgrade
Dec 09, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperformupgrade

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.56$2.13$2.78$3.53$2.64---
Avg Forecast$3.20$2.97$3.19$3.57$3.77$4.09$4.40$4.44
High Forecast$3.24$3.02$3.21$3.60$3.88$4.31$4.49$4.64
Low Forecast$3.16$2.92$3.18$3.55$3.65$3.91$4.29$4.23
Surprise %-20.00%-28.28%-12.85%-1.12%-29.97%---

Revenue Forecast

$17B $18B $20B $21B $22B $24B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$17.42B$17.97B$19.46B$20.10B$20.38B---
Avg Forecast$17.44B$17.93B$19.40B$20.13B$20.33B$21.17B$22.08B$22.51B
High Forecast$17.61B$18.15B$19.48B$20.20B$20.91B$21.20B$22.11B$23.27B
Low Forecast$17.26B$17.68B$19.31B$19.99B$19.61B$21.15B$22.05B$21.70B
Surprise %-0.12%0.21%0.28%-0.16%0.24%---

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.17B$1.78B$2.30B$2.89B$2.13B---
Avg Forecast$2.14B$2.00B$2.30B$2.97B$3.10B$3.36B$3.64B$3.68B
High Forecast$2.57B$2.40B$2.76B$2.99B$3.21B$3.57B$3.73B$3.84B
Low Forecast$1.71B$1.60B$1.84B$2.95B$3.02B$3.25B$3.56B$3.51B
Surprise %1.15%-10.57%--2.59%-31.21%---

CL Forecast FAQ


Is Colgate-Palmolive stock a buy?

Colgate-Palmolive stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 43 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 25 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Colgate-Palmolive is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Colgate-Palmolive's price target?

Colgate-Palmolive's price target, set by 43 Wall Street analysts, averages $92.45 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $85 at the low end to $100 at the high end, suggesting a potential 3.17% change from the previous closing price of $89.61.

How does Colgate-Palmolive stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Colgate-Palmolive's stock forecast shows a 3.17% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (10.57%) and underperforming the household & personal products stocks industry (9.72%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Colgate-Palmolive over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 31.58% Strong Buy, 31.58% Buy, 31.58% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 38.10% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Colgate-Palmolive’s EPS forecast?

Colgate-Palmolive's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.09, marking a 54.92% increase from the reported $2.64 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $4.4 in 2027, and $4.44 in 2028.

What is Colgate-Palmolive’s revenue forecast?

Colgate-Palmolive's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $21.17B, reflecting a 3.89% increase from the reported $20.38B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $22.08B, and $22.51B for 2028.

What is Colgate-Palmolive’s net income forecast?

Colgate-Palmolive's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $3.36B, representing an 57.62% increase from the reported $2.13B in 2025. Projections indicate $3.64B in 2027, and $3.68B in 2028.