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Operating Margin Drivers

COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO · 2026-08-07 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Second-quarter 2026 operating margin contracted year over year despite $5.36 billion of sales and 4.9% reported revenue growth. Lower profitability reflected pressure on the volume-price balance and ongoing market volatility. Hill’s pet nutrition remained resilient, but softer U.S. volumes and margin sustainability were key management discussion points.

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