--- title: "Colgate-Palmolive: History & Research Timeline" description: "History & Research Timeline for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)." canonical: https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/colgate-palmolive/history/ source: "Swoopr Investment: https://www.getswoopr.com" --- # Colgate-Palmolive: History & Research Timeline ## Direct answer Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a Consumer Staples company and a constituent of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This guide covers Colgate-Palmolive's business model, financial metrics, competitive position, risk factors, and index membership as an educational business primer. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a buy, sell, or price-target recommendation. ## What Has Colgate-Palmolive Reported for Revenue Over Time? Colgate-Palmolive reported revenue of $20.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, against $18.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022. That is a compound annual growth rate of 4.3% over 3 years. The figures are as reported in its annual filings and are not adjusted for acquisitions, disposals or changes in accounting. | Fiscal year | Revenue | Growth | Operating income | Net income | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY2022ended December 31, 2022 | $18.0 billion | n/a | $2.9 billion | $1.8 billion | | FY2023ended December 31, 2023 | $19.5 billion | +8.3% | $4.0 billion | $2.3 billion | | FY2024ended December 31, 2024 | $20.1 billion | +3.3% | $4.3 billion | $2.9 billion | | FY2025ended December 31, 2025 | $20.4 billion | +1.4% | $3.3 billion | $2.1 billion | ## Verified anchors - **1806** - founding or lineage field in the current constituent metadata. - **1957-03-04** - S&P 500 addition date for `CL` in the constituent registry. - **2026-09-15** - current S&P 500 Equal Weight snapshot date used by Swoopr. ### Founding and predecessor businesses Research this stage specifically for Colgate-Palmolive. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Initial public-market history Research this stage specifically for Colgate-Palmolive. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Major products or market entries Research this stage specifically for Colgate-Palmolive. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Transformative acquisitions and divestitures Research this stage specifically for Colgate-Palmolive. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Restructurings and spin-offs Research this stage specifically for Colgate-Palmolive. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. 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Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ## References - [SEC filings for Colgate-Palmolive](https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=21665&owner=exclude) - [S&P 500 Equal Weight Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500-equal-weight-index/) - [S&P U.S. Indices Methodology](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/methodologies/methodology-sp-us-indices.pdf) [Return to the main Colgate-Palmolive dossier](https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/colgate-palmolive/). **[Swoopr Editorial Team](https://www.getswoopr.com/authors/swoopr-editorial-team/)** Swoopr's editorial team produces independent investment education content reviewed for accuracy and clarity. 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