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Market Demand Trends

COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO · 2026-08-04 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Colgate-Palmolive’s second-quarter performance was supported by strong demand in emerging markets and resilience in Hill’s pet nutrition. U.S. sales volumes were flat, while North American demand remained a weakness. Organic sales growth was 2.4%, described as tepid and below the company’s long-term target. Analysts also focused on the balance between volume and pricing amid ongoing market volatility.

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• Form 144 SEC filing (Aug 6, 2026) indicates proposed sale of 4,170 common shares with aggregate market value of $389,357.94 to be sold via Merrill Lynch on the NYSE source