Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

• Market cap: $71.2B
• 1 day: 3.58%
• 5 days: 1.87%
• 1 month: 11.04%
• 3 months: 15.4%
• 6 months: 2.9%
• Year to date: 13.64%
• 1 year: -2.86%
• 5 years: 12.44%
• 10 years: 33.37%
• 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: 34,000