Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

• Market cap: $63B
• 1 day: -0.56%
• 5 days: -1.55%
• 1 month: -3.86%
• 3 months: -11.81%
• 6 months: -15.86%
• Year to date: -13.86%
• 1 year: -21.8%
• 5 years: -0.88%
• 10 years: 13.5%
• 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 north of 40% of its total sales), the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries. International sales account for about 70% of its total business, including approximately 45% from emerging regions. It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's (around one-fifth of sales), which sells a majority of its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.

Employees: 34,000