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Colgate Palmolive (CL) operating margin by quarter
Colgate Palmolive's operating margin was 20.3% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1.3 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 18.1% (Q1 2026) to 21.9% (Q1 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 20.3% | +1.3 pts | -0.4 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 19.0% | +0.8 pts | -2.2 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 18.1% | -2.5 pts | -3.8 pts |
| Q3 2025 | 20.6% | -0.5 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 21.1% | -0.8 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 21.9% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Colgate Palmolive, Q3 2026: revenue $5.4B (+5% year over year), operating margin 20.3%, net earnings $751M, operating cash flow $1.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Colgate Palmolive's operating margin?
Colgate Palmolive's operating margin was 20.3% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1.3 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Colgate Palmolive's operating margin changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 18.1% (Q1 2026) to 21.9% (Q1 2025).