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Colgate-Palmolive Company

Colgate-Palmolive Company

CLNYSEConsumer Defensive● Active
$86.07
$-2.51(-2.83%)
Market Cap$68.9B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$99.33
52W Low$74.55
Overview

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

CL · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$1.29B▲ +2.5% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$1.29B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+2.5%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$1.42B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$1.29BCash on Hand
Total Debt$7.99BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$6.70BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 14%Debt 86%

Colgate-Palmolive Company carries a net debt position of $6.70B. Total debt ($7.99B) exceeds cash on hand ($1.29B). Colgate-Palmolive Company cash vs debt ratio: 14% cash / 86% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$1.29B − $7.99B = −$6.70B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
CL annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$1.29B+2.5%
Dec 31, 2024$1.26B+30.0%
Dec 31, 2023$966.0M+24.6%
Dec 31, 2022$775.0M-6.9%
Dec 31, 2021$832.0M-6.3%
CL cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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$15.28B3.5%#2
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$13.87B4.0%#3
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$10.73B1.1%#4
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$9.56B2.8%
#5
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive CompanyYOU
CL
$1.29B1.9%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $1.29B, comprising $1.29B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Colgate-Palmolive Company cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Colgate-Palmolive Company cash reserves or cash position.

Colgate-Palmolive Company annual cash on hand history shows increased +2.5% in 2025: increased +2.5% in 2025. Colgate-Palmolive Company cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Colgate-Palmolive Company carries total debt of $7.99B against cash of $1.29B, resulting in a net debt position of -$6.70B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

CL cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has $1.29B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $1.29B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $1.42B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Colgate-Palmolive Company · Colgate-Palmolive Company SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025