# Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Forecast Calculator

Interactive five-year financial forecast and DCF for Colgate-Palmolive. Adjust revenue growth, margins, capex, and WACC to update revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value.

- Canonical: https://finamodel.com/companies/colgate-palmolive/forecast
- Industry: Staples
- Forecast start year: 2026

## Historical data

| Year | Revenue | Free cash flow | EBITDA | Net income |
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| 2021 | 15693000000 | 2798000000 | 4073000000 | 2367000000 |
| 2022 | 16471000000 | 3310000000 | 4424000000 | 2695000000 |
| 2023 | 17421000000 | 2758000000 | 3888000000 | 2166000000 |
| 2024 | 17967000000 | 1860000000 | 3438000000 | 1785000000 |
| 2025 | 19457000000 | 3040000000 | 4551000000 | 2300000000 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Colgate-Palmolive do, and what are its main business segments?

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company focused on household, health care, personal care, and veterinary products. It operates through two primary segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care (OPHC), managed geographically, and Pet Nutrition (Hill's), managed globally.

### How does Colgate-Palmolive generate its revenue, and what drives its growth?

Colgate-Palmolive generates revenue across six reporting segments, with revenue dynamics driven by organic volume growth, net selling price growth, and foreign exchange impact. Key growth levers include premiumization in OPHC products and increasing household penetration and veterinary endorsements for Hill's Pet Nutrition.

### What is Colgate-Palmolive's typical capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue, and what are its major capex programs?

Colgate-Palmolive typically allocates 3.5% to 4.5% of its revenue to capital expenditure, with roughly 60% dedicated to growth and productivity initiatives. Major capex programs include significant recent investments in Hill's Pet Nutrition manufacturing capacity, such as a new plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas, and the integration of Red Collar facilities.

### What is Colgate-Palmolive's working capital profile, and how does it impact cash flow?

Colgate-Palmolive's working capital profile typically shows Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) of 30-35 days, Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) of 55-65 days, and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) of 75-85 days. This results in net working capital being typically negative or very low as a percentage of revenue, providing a structural cash flow advantage as the business grows.

### What is the forecast horizon for the downloadable Colgate-Palmolive financial model?

The downloadable financial model for Colgate-Palmolive provides a comprehensive forecast horizon spanning from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2030. This allows for detailed equity valuation and scenario planning over a five-year projection period.

### Which of Colgate-Palmolive's segments contributes most to its revenue, and which has historically shown faster growth?

As of 2024, Latin America OPHC contributed the most to revenue at 24%, closely followed by Hill's Pet Nutrition at 22%. Hill's Pet Nutrition has historically grown faster, often achieving high single to low double-digit organic growth rates.