CL Dividend History & Yield
Colgate-Palmolive Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 (in 177 days) | May 4, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 268 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 19, 2027 (in 359 days) | Nov 2, 2027 | $0.53 | $53.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.12 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 567 | $53,230 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,831 | $266,151 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,661 | $532,302 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.25%. $10,000 in CL would currently pay about $225 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | — | $0.53 | +1.9% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | — | $0.52 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | — | $0.52 | +4.0% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +4.2% |
| Jan 19, 2024 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2023 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.48 | +2.1% |
| Jan 20, 2023 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2022 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2022 | — | $0.47 | +4.4% |
| Jan 21, 2022 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2021 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2021 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2021 | — | $0.45 | +2.3% |
| Jan 22, 2021 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
CL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Raised 1.9% | $0.52 | $0.53 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Household & Personal Products. First dividend on our records: Jul 19, 1973. 214 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CL dividend FAQ
When is CL's next ex-dividend date?
CL's next ex-dividend date is Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.53 per share, expected on Feb 2, 2027.
How often does CL pay dividends?
CL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.53 per share with an ex-date of Oct 20, 2026.
What is CL's dividend yield?
CL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.24%, based on $2.11 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $94.04. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.12 per share, is 2.25%.
How much does CL pay per share?
CL pays about $0.53 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $212.00 a year.
Has CL grown or cut its dividend?
CL has raised its annual dividend for 21 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.3% a year (+2.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.25%, you would need about 567 shares of CL (roughly $53,230 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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