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Mar 31
Colgate Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Colgate-Palmolive reported increased earnings per share despite a decline in net sales.
Key Takeaways
Colgate-Palmolive posted a solid Q1 with EPS growth driven by operational discipline and strong brand execution, offsetting foreign exchange headwinds and soft volumes in some regions.
EPS rose to $0.85 (GAAP) and $0.91 (non-GAAP), both higher than Q1 2024.
Net income totaled $690 million, up slightly year-over-year.
Revenue declined 3.1% to $4.911 billion due to foreign exchange impacts.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition saw strong growth with a 30% jump in operating profit.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Colgate expects low single-digit growth in net and organic sales for FY2025, with EPS growth in the same range amid stable gross margins and advertising investment levels.
Positive Outlook
- Organic sales growth expected between 2% to 4%.
- Gross profit margin expected to remain stable.
- Advertising investment to stay consistent as % of sales.
- Earnings per share projected to increase low single digits.
- Company confident in strategic execution despite volatility.
Challenges Ahead
- Foreign exchange projected to negatively impact net sales.
- Tariff-related costs expected to pressure results.
- Uncertainty and volatility in global markets continue.
- Private label pet volume declines weigh on segment.
- Category growth slowing in several core markets.
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