Colgate-Palmolive Narrows 2026 Net Sales Growth Outlook to 4%-5%
- Colgate-Palmolive narrowed its 2026 net sales growth forecast to 4%-5% from 2%-6%.
- Base business EPS growth is now projected at 5%-7%, versus mid-single digits previously; GAAP EPS growth remains double digits.
- Gross profit margin is now expected to rise, versus roughly flat previously, on both GAAP and base business measures.
- Organic sales growth should broadly match nine-month performance, replacing 1%-4% guidance, including the impact of exiting private-label pet food.
- Third-quarter net sales rose 4.6%; organic sales increased 3.6%.
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