Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

• Market cap: $73.1B
• 1 day: -0.52%
• 5 days: -3.04%
• 1 month: 5.98%
• 3 months: -1.12%
• 6 months: 7.03%
• Year to date: 18.02%
• 1 year: 18.86%
• 5 years: 19.26%
• 10 years: 28.83%
• 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 the specialty pet food maker Hill's (which accounts for almost one-fourth of its sales), where the majority of its products are sold through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.

Employees: 33,600