CL
Colgate-Palmolive
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: CL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 20, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.26%
Payout ratio: 82.4%
Colgate-Palmolive's latest dividend was on Jul 20, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.53 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.1 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.3% based on its recent close price.
CL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Colgate-Palmolive Dividend yield
CL has a dividend yield of 2.3% which is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.16%, Colgate-Palmolive's dividend yield is 27% lower. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 2.4% of the last 5 years.
CL Dividend history
Colgate-Palmolive has been paying dividends since 1991. CL has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 2.9% for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 9% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 6%.
Colgate-Palmolive Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | $0.53 | 2.28% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.53 | 2.5% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.52 | 2.45% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.52 | 2.6% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.52 | 2.35% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.52 | 2.12% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.5 | 2.27% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.97% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.5 | 2% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.5 | 2.23% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $0.48 | 2.39% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $0.48 | 2.61% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.48 | 2.47% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.48 | 2.48% |
| Jan 20, 2023 | $0.47 | 2.49% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.47 | 2.65% |
| Jul 20, 2022 | $0.47 | 2.43% |
| Apr 20, 2022 | $0.47 | 2.23% |
| Jan 21, 2022 | $0.45 | 2.15% |
| Oct 20, 2021 | $0.45 | 2.38% |
| Jul 20, 2021 | $0.45 | 2.15% |
| Apr 20, 2021 | $0.45 | 2.18% |
| Jan 22, 2021 | $0.44 | 2.25% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | $0.44 | 2.21% |
| Jul 17, 2020 | $0.44 | 2.31% |
| Apr 17, 2020 | $0.44 | 2.36% |
| Jan 22, 2020 | $0.43 | 2.44% |
| Oct 22, 2019 | $0.43 | 2.55% |
| Jul 17, 2019 | $0.43 | 2.31% |
| Apr 17, 2019 | $0.43 | 2.46% |
| Jan 22, 2019 | $0.42 | 2.72% |
| Oct 18, 2018 | $0.42 | 2.65% |
| Jul 17, 2018 | $0.42 | 2.5% |
| Apr 19, 2018 | $0.42 | 2.32% |
| Jan 22, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.07% |
| Oct 20, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.2% |
| Jul 14, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.18% |
| Apr 19, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.14% |
| Jan 19, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.33% |
| Oct 20, 2016 | $0.39 | 2.19% |
| Jul 20, 2016 | $0.39 | 2.08% |
| Apr 20, 2016 | $0.39 | 2.18% |
| Jan 21, 2016 | $0.38 | 2.39% |
| Oct 21, 2015 | $0.38 | 2.24% |
| Jul 21, 2015 | $0.38 | 2.21% |
| Apr 21, 2015 | $0.38 | 2.12% |
| Jan 21, 2015 | $0.36 | 2.11% |
Colgate-Palmolive dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CL has a payout ratio of 80.8% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 56.3%, Colgate-Palmolive's payout ratio is 44% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLX Clorox Company | 5.01% | $4.96 | 80.4% |
| KMB Kimberly-Clark Corp | 4.54% | $5.08 | 79.7% |
| PG Procter & Gamble Company | 2.93% | $4.29 | 61.4% |
| CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | 2.26% | $2.1 | 82.4% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co. Inc | 1.18% | $1.21 | 39.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Colgate-Palmolive pay a dividend?
Yes, Colgate-Palmolive has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was CL's last dividend?
Colgate-Palmolive's last dividend ex-date was on Jul 20, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.53 per share.
How much dividend does Colgate-Palmolive pay (per share)?
CL's annualized dividend per share is $2.1.
What is Colgate-Palmolive's dividend yield?
Currently Colgate-Palmolive's dividend yield is 2.3%.
How often does Colgate-Palmolive pay dividends?
Colgate-Palmolive pays four dividends per year.
What is Colgate-Palmolive's dividend payout ratio?
Colgate-Palmolive's dividend payout ratio is 80.8%.
Does Colgate-Palmolive pay a good dividend?
Colgate-Palmolive's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.