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Colgate Palmolive vs Estee Lauder Companies: CL and EL compared
Colgate Palmolive is the larger company: $5.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.7B for Estee Lauder Companies (Q1 FY27). Estee Lauder Companies is growing faster (+7% against +5% a year earlier). Colgate Palmolive is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.3% against 11.0%.
Where the money goes: CL and EL
Colgate Palmolive (CL) · Q3 2026
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.
Estee Lauder Companies (EL) · Q1 FY27
Estee Lauder Companies, Q1 FY27: revenue $3.7B (+7% year over year), operating margin 11.0%, net earnings $233M, operating cash flow −$166M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Colgate Palmolive (CL) | Estee Lauder Companies (EL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $5.4B | $3.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +7% |
| Gross margin | 60.2% | 75.7% |
| Operating margin | 20.3% | 11.0% |
| Net earnings | $751M | $233M |
| Net margin | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.2B | −$166M |
| Free cash flow | $1.0B | — |
| Market value | $78.9B | $39.4B |
| P/E | 38.6× | 106.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $101.70 | $114.74 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Colgate Palmolive or Estee Lauder Companies?
Colgate Palmolive is the larger company: $5.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.7B for Estee Lauder Companies (Q1 FY27).
Is Colgate Palmolive or Estee Lauder Companies growing faster?
Estee Lauder Companies is growing faster (+7% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Colgate Palmolive or Estee Lauder Companies?
Colgate Palmolive is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.3% against 11.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.