Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Stock News: October 2026

Colgate-Palmolive CEO Noel Wallace said the U.S. market remains challenging with volatile consumer behavior and weak sentiment due to rising fuel prices. The company's North America sales fell 1.7% in Q3, but overall sales rose 4.6% on Latin America strength, sending shares up 5% premarket.

Colgate-Palmolive reported 3Q global unit volume growth of 1.7% and overall sales up 4.6%, with pricing adding 2%. The only division to decline was North America, where sales fell 1.7% on lower volumes, while Latin America surged 13%.