CL Stock Down -6.6% after 10-Day Loss Streak
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) stock hit day 10 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -6.6% return. The company has lost about $4.7 Bil in value over the last 10 days, with its current market capitalization at about $70 Bil. The stock remains 3.0% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.2% for the S&P 500.
Comparing CL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.2% | 0.1% |
| 10D (Current Streak) | -6.6% | 1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -1.2% | 5.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -8.7% | 19.4% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.0% | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -5.4% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 80 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 30 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 23 |
| 4D | 48 | 0 |
| 5D | 0 | 3 |
| 6D | 3 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 4 |
| Total >=3 D | 80 | 30 |
Key Financials for Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $19.5 Bil | $20.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $4.1 Bil | $4.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.3 Bil | $2.9 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.9 Bil | $4.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $739.0 Mil | $690.0 Mil |
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