- Colgate-Palmolive expects a rise in net sales by 5% to 8% for the fiscal year.
- The company confirms its annual net sales forecast.
- It predicts its base business EPS (Earnings Per Share) growth to be at the high end of mid-single digits for the year.
- Colgate-Palmolive is on track to achieve pretax savings between $90 million and $110 million.
- The company’s stock is currently rated as ‘buy’ by 10 firms, ‘hold’ by 14 firms, and ‘sell’ by 1 firm.
Colgate Palmolive Co on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma, an independent investment research network, have recently published research on Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE:CL). Baptista Research‘s report titled “Colgate-Palmolive Company: Strong Sales” and Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA‘s report titled “Colgate-Palmolive: The Only Game In Town” both had a bullish sentiment, while Baptista Research‘s report “Colgate-Palmolive Company: New Cost Management Initiatives & Other Drivers” and “Colgate-Palmolive Co: Improved Focus On Pet Nutrition & Whitening β Key Drivers” and Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA‘s report titled “Colgate-Palmolive: Well-Positioned For The Future, But I Wouldn’t Hold My Breath” were also bullish. The reports showed that Colgate-Palmolive is well-positioned for the future, with its focus on pet nutrition and whitening as key drivers. In addition to increasing its gross margin, the company also managed to increase its operating margin. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 and the consumer staples sector in the past five years, analysts remain positive that Colgate-Palmolive can deliver better results in 2023.
In conclusion, analysts on Smartkarma have a bullish outlook on Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE:CL). They have identified pet nutrition and whitening as key drivers and believe that the company is well-positioned for the future. Analysts also remain positive that Colgate-Palmolive can deliver better results in 2023.
A look at Colgate Palmolive Co Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Colgate Palmolive Co has received a Smartkarma Smart Score of 2 for Value, 3 for Dividend, 3 for Growth, 2 for Resilience and 3 for Momentum. This indicates that the company has a positive long-term outlook, with strong dividend and growth potential. The company is also resilient and has good momentum, indicating a sustained positive outlook.
Colgate Palmolive Co is a consumer products company that markets its products worldwide. Their range of products includes toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoos, deodorants, bar and liquid soaps, dishwashing liquid, laundry products, and pet nutrition products for cats and dogs. With their positive long-term outlook, Colgate Palmolive Co is well-positioned to continue to meet the needs of their customers for many years to come.
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