Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

• Market cap: $73.3B
• 1 day: -2.02%
• 5 days: 1.78%
• 1 month: -0.09%
• 3 months: 7.31%
• 6 months: 1.45%
• Year to date: 17.9%
• 1 year: 6.76%
• 5 years: 15.22%
• 10 years: 21.95%
• 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