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Sep 30, 2022
Colgate Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Net sales increased slightly while organic sales grew, but EPS declined due to currency headwinds and increased costs.
Key Takeaways
Colgate-Palmolive reported a slight increase in net sales, driven by organic sales growth across all divisions and categories. However, EPS declined due to negative foreign exchange impacts and higher raw material and logistics costs.
Net sales increased by 1.0%, with organic sales up by 7.0%.
GAAP EPS decreased by 1% to $0.74, impacted by foreign exchange.
Gross profit margin decreased by 220 basis points to 57.2%.
The company updated its financial guidance for the full year 2022.
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Forward Guidance
The Company now expects net sales growth to be in the middle of the 1% to 4% range, including an approximately 5% negative impact from foreign exchange and a modest benefit from the Red Collar acquisition. The Company raised its organic sales growth guidance for the year from 5% to 7% to 6% to 7%.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales growth to be in the range of 1% to 4%.
- Organic sales growth guidance raised to 6% to 7%.
- Double-digit earnings-per-share growth is still expected on a GAAP basis.
- Roughly flat advertising investment is expected.
- Modest benefit from the Red Collar acquisition.
Challenges Ahead
- Approximately 5% negative impact from foreign exchange.
- Decline in gross profit margin is still expected on a GAAP basis.
- A 7% to 8% earnings-per-share decline reflecting the incremental negative impact from foreign exchange.
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