CL ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Colgate-Palmolive Company
CL dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | ≈ Aug 13, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ≈ May 14, 2026 | $0.53 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | ≈ Feb 14, 2026 | $0.52 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | ≈ Nov 10, 2025 | $0.52 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ≈ Aug 11, 2025 | $0.52 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ≈ May 11, 2025 | $0.52 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | ≈ Feb 14, 2025 | $0.50 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | ≈ Nov 11, 2024 | $0.50 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | ≈ Aug 12, 2024 | $0.50 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | ≈ May 13, 2024 | $0.50 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | ≈ Feb 12, 2024 | $0.48 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from CL's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is CL's next ex-dividend date?
CL's next ex-dividend date is Oct 20, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 19, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is CL's dividend?
CL most recently paid about $0.53 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.0981 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is CL's dividend yield?
CL's dividend yield is about 2.33%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $89.98 as of Oct 13, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does CL pay its dividend?
CL pays quarterly. The dividend for the Oct 20, 2026 ex-dividend date is paid on Nov 13, 2026.
Has CL grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, CL paid $2.11 per share, which was 2.4% higher than the 4 payments before that ($2.06). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of CL pay?
At the current yield of 2.33%, $10,000 invested in CL would pay roughly $233 a year in dividends, or about $19 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has CL made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year CL's share price changed by +16.9%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +19.6%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?