Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

• Market cap: $72.4B
• 1 day: 1.68%
• 5 days: -2.26%
• 1 month: -5.56%
• 3 months: 14.41%
• 6 months: 10.86%
• Year to date: 16.27%
• 1 year: -0.42%
• 5 years: 19.07%
• 10 years: 31.52%
• 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 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: 33,600