SUTULA STANLEY J III, an insider at Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL), sold 55,310 shares of the company on December 2, 2025, at a price of $78.20 per share, totaling $4.33 million. Following this transaction, SUTULA holds 55,310 shares of Colgate-Palmolive.
Colgate-Palmolive, a leader in the consumer products industry, is known for its extensive range of products in oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition. The company, headquartered in New York City, employs approximately 34,000 people and markets well-known brands including Colgate, Palmolive, and Hill's Science Diet.
This insider sale highlights the complexities of such transactions. While insider selling can stem from various motivations—like diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs—routine sales do not necessarily signal negative sentiment toward the company. Investors are encouraged to consider insider activity as one part of a broader analysis, looking for patterns across multiple insiders and time periods rather than focusing on isolated transactions.
Colgate-Palmolive currently holds a market capitalization of $63.1 billion, with a P/E ratio of 21.70 and an EPS of 3.57. The company's dividend yield stands at an impressive 266.0%. Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated on April 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026, with estimated EPS of $0.97 and $0.99 respectively, alongside revenue estimates of $5.3 billion and $5.4 billion.