Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

• Market cap: $72.1B
• 1 day: -1.67%
• 5 days: -0.65%
• 1 month: 6.68%
• 3 months: -7.37%
• 6 months: 12.75%
• Year to date: 16.01%
• 1 year: -2.35%
• 5 years: 9.27%
• 10 years: 28.01%
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: Household & Personal Products

About: Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a leading player in the household and personal care industry. In addition to its namesake oral care line (which accounts for more than 40% of its total sales), the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including nearly half from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (almost one-fourth of sales), which sells the majority of its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.

Employees: 33,600