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Geographic Market Commentary

COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO · 2026-10-30 · Importance 42 · Surprise 32

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, total company organic sales growth was 3.6%, including 6.0% in Latin America, 4.6% in Asia Pacific, 2.7% in Europe, Middle East & Africa, and a 1.6% decline in North America. Hill’s Pet Nutrition organic sales grew 5.7% in the quarter. For the first nine months, total company organic sales growth was 3.0%; Latin America grew 5.6%, Asia Pacific 5.1%, Europe, Middle East & Africa 2.7%, and North America declined 2.3%. Hill’s Pet Nutrition organic sales grew 3.3% over the nine-month period.

Key facts

• Approximately two-thirds of Colgate-Palmolive's net sales are generated outside the United States, and approximately 45% come from emerging markets. source
• Colgate-Palmolive reported Russia and Belarus within Asia Pacific following its segment realignment effective March 31, 2026. source
• North America Q3 2026 organic sales decreased 1.6%, driven by the United States, with declines in Personal Care and Oral Care, including body wash, underarm protection and toothpaste. source
• Latin America Q3 2026 organic sales increased 6.0%, led by Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. source
• EMEA Q3 2026 organic sales increased 2.7%, led by Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Spain, partly offset by declines in the Middle East. source
• Asia Pacific Q3 2026 organic sales increased 4.6%, driven by India, Greater China and the Philippines. source
• Colgate-Palmolive competes in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. source
• The war in Ukraine has significantly affected Colgate-Palmolive's operations in Ukraine and Russia but has not been material to its consolidated financial statements. source