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$CL

Colgate-Palmolive Company

XNYSConsumer StaplesPerfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations

$92.85-0.46%$0.4300Prev $93.28LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CL down today? It is at $92.85 (-0.46%), and our scanner flagged it 16 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CL spikes, and full due diligence on CL — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$92.85
Change today
-0.46%
Previous close
$93.28
52-week range
$74.55 – $99.33
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$74.36B
Dividend yield
2.27% ($2.12)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
797.2M
SEC 10-Q · Jul 31, 2026
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-25
Institutional own.
97.09%
Total held
97.2%
Tradeable float
22.5M
3% of shares · after <1% insiders + 97% institutions
Short interest
16.7M
▼ -5% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
74.3%
Days to cover
3.9d
Avg daily volume
6.0M
Classification
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.0x
15m
0.7x
1h
0.5x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $CL moving today?

Here is the latest on CL from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CL today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $CL moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile🔥 Heavily shorted · 74% of floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy14 analysts
Avg target $99.77(+7% upside)
Range $87 – $110
9 buy5 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$CL Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish77Bullish
📰 News: 5 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CL Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1d ago +1.4% vs EMA
CL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 56 bars · L3 · +1.43% above EMA · slope +0.27%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago +0.8% vs EMA
CL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 274 bars · L5 · +0.82% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago +0.8% vs EMA
CL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 274 bars · L5 · +0.82% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago +0.7% vs EMA
CL 50EMA (5m) Trending · 71 bars · L3 · +0.68% above EMA · slope +0.63%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago +0.8% vs EMA
CL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 274 bars · L5 · +0.82% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago +0.2% vs EMA
CL 50EMA (1m) Trending · 94 bars · L3 · +0.24% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago +0.2% vs EMA
CL 50EMA (1m) Trending · 94 bars · L3 · +0.24% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $92.54
Alert· 1d ago 6.1× RVOL
CL hit 6.078x RVOL at 12:27 PM ET
at $91.39
Alert· 2d ago +0.5% vs EMA
CL 50EMA (1m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +0.48% above EMA · slope +0.25%
at $91.06
Alert· 2d ago 3.7× RVOL
CL hit 3.726x RVOL at 11:22 AM ET
at $90.68
Alert· 2d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$CL near 200 EMA: -0.74% from 200 EMA at 2:26 PM ET
at $90.41
Alert· 2d ago 6.6× RVOL
CL hit 6.571x RVOL at 2:26 PM ET
at $90.41
Alert· 2d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$CL near 200 EMA: -0.63% from 200 EMA at 12:40 PM ET
at $90.88
Alert· 2d ago 11.4× RVOL
CL hit 11.395x RVOL at 12:40 PM ET
at $90.88
Alert· 3d ago 3.5× RVOL
CL hit 3.530x RVOL at 11:01 AM ET
at $91.37
News· The Motley Fool· 5d ago Bullish
Should Passive Income Investors Buy Colgate Palmolive Stock?
Alert· 5d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$CL near 200 EMA: -0.12% from 200 EMA at 2:14 PM ET
at $91.03
Alert· 5d ago 2.6× RVOL
CL hit 2.626x RVOL at 2:14 PM ET
at $91.03
Alert· 5d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$CL near 200 EMA: -0.44% from 200 EMA at 1:41 PM ET
at $90.76
Alert· 5d ago 4.8× RVOL
CL hit 4.751x RVOL at 1:41 PM ET
at $90.76
News· SEC EDGAR· 6d ago
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
Alert· 6d ago -1.3% vs EMA
$CL near 200 EMA: -1.33% from 200 EMA at 8:00 AM ET
at $90.00
Alert· 6d ago -1.12%
$CL moved -1.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:00 AM ET
at $90.00
Alert· 6d ago 4.9× RVOL
CL hit 4.913x RVOL at 8:00 AM ET
at $90.00
News· SEC EDGAR· 6d ago
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO filed an 8-K: Results of Operations
Alert· 6d ago +1.36%
$CL moved +1.36% in 1 min (Level 1) at 6:55 AM ET
at $93.23
Alert· 7d ago 2.0× RVOL
CL hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:02 AM ET
at $90.98
Alert· 7d ago 79.2× RVOL
CL hit 79.225x RVOL at 3:23 PM ET
at $93.19
News· The Motley Fool· 11d ago Bullish
This Dividend King Stock Just Offered a Superb Buy-the-Dip Opportunity
News· The Motley Fool· 30d ago Bullish
Meet the Dividend King Stock That's Up 20% in 2026. Here's Why It Can Continue Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 in the Second Half.
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 57d ago Bullish
Sustainability LIVE Returns to Climate Week NYC for Third Consecutive Year
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 68d ago Bullish
Laundry Detergents Market to Reach USD 131.49 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Liquid Pods and Premium Fabric Care Solutions | Report by SNS Insider
News· The Motley Fool· 70d ago Neutral
Procter & Gamble vs. Clorox: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

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CL stock FAQ

Why is $CL moving today?

Here is the latest on CL from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CL today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the CL stock price today?

CL last traded at $92.85, down 0.46% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does CL pay a dividend?

Yes. CL currently has a dividend yield of about 2.27% ($2.12 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live CL alerts?

The CL Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CL 16 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CL on?

CL (Colgate-Palmolive Company) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $74.36B in the PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS sector.

Is CL good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CL for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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