Summit Global Investments lowered its holdings in shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL – Free Report) by 6.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 103,583 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,369 shares during the period. Colgate-Palmolive comprises about 0.5% of Summit Global Investments’ investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest position. Summit Global Investments’ holdings in Colgate-Palmolive were worth $9,496,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Colgate-Palmolive during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Colgate-Palmolive by 86.7% in the fourth quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 323 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the period. TD Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Colgate-Palmolive by 61.4% in the 4th quarter. TD Capital Management LLC now owns 326 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management boosted its holdings in Colgate-Palmolive by 62.9% during the 4th quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 329 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 127 shares during the period. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in Colgate-Palmolive during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. 80.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup lifted their price target on Colgate-Palmolive from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a report on Friday, May 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Colgate-Palmolive from $104.00 to $103.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Colgate-Palmolive in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $100.00 price target on shares of Colgate-Palmolive and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $99.00.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director John T. Cahill sold 4,170 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.37, for a total transaction of $389,352.90. Following the sale, the director owned 28,373 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,649,187.01. The trade was a 12.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Noel R. Wallace sold 161,021 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.92, for a total transaction of $14,801,050.32. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 362,231 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,296,273.52. This represents a 30.77% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 0.43% of the company’s stock.
Colgate-Palmolive Price Performance
Shares of CL stock opened at $91.90 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $91.67 and its 200 day moving average is $89.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.82. The stock has a market cap of $73.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.47, a PEG ratio of 4.54 and a beta of 0.33. Colgate-Palmolive Company has a twelve month low of $74.54 and a twelve month high of $99.33.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.99 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.95 by $0.04. Colgate-Palmolive had a return on equity of 464.63% and a net margin of 9.68%.The business had revenue of $5.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Colgate-Palmolive Company will post 3.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Colgate-Palmolive Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 14th. Investors of record on Monday, July 20th were given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 20th. Colgate-Palmolive’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 84.13%.
Colgate-Palmolive Company Profile
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company with a long history in household and personal care categories. The business traces its roots to the early 19th century and has evolved into a multinational manufacturer and marketer of everyday consumer goods focused on health, hygiene and home care.
The company’s core activities center on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Its product portfolio includes toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash in oral care; soaps, body washes and deodorants in personal care; dishwashing liquids, surface cleaners and other household products in home care; and scientifically formulated pet foods under its pet nutrition business.
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