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Procter & Gamble vs Colgate Palmolive: PG and CL compared
Procter & Gamble is the larger company: $23.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $5.4B for Colgate Palmolive (Q3 2026). Colgate Palmolive is growing faster (+5% against +4% a year earlier). Procter & Gamble is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 20.3%.
Where the money goes: PG and CL
Procter & Gamble (PG) · Q1 FY27
Procter & Gamble, Q1 FY27: revenue $23.3B (+4% year over year), operating margin 25.5%, net earnings $4.7B, operating cash flow $5.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | Colgate Palmolive (CL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $23.3B | $5.4B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +5% |
| Gross margin | — | 60.2% |
| Operating margin | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| Net earnings | $4.7B | $751M |
| Net margin | 20.3% | 14.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.8B | $1.2B |
| Free cash flow | $4.4B | $1.0B |
| Market value | $398.2B | $78.9B |
| P/E | 24.9× | 38.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $174.04 | $101.70 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Procter & Gamble or Colgate Palmolive?
Procter & Gamble is the larger company: $23.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $5.4B for Colgate Palmolive (Q3 2026).
Is Procter & Gamble or Colgate Palmolive growing faster?
Colgate Palmolive is growing faster (+5% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Procter & Gamble or Colgate Palmolive?
Procter & Gamble is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 20.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.