Company / Free Cash Flow
Colgate-Palmolive Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$3.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.9B / $3.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#9 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Colgate-Palmolive's free cash flow of $3.6B is higher than 89% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $1.9B in FY2022 to $3.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.9%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $3.0B to $3.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +25.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+170.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Colgate-Palmolive's free cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +1.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 2.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #9 out of 81 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.21 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.6B | +2.5% |
| FY2024 | $3.5B | +16.6% |
| FY2023 | $3.0B | +63.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.9B | -32.6% |
| FY2021 | $2.8B | -16.7% |
| FY2020 | $3.3B | +18.3% |
| FY2019 | $2.8B | +6.8% |
| FY2018 | $2.6B | +4.8% |
| FY2017 | $2.5B | -1.8% |
| FY2016 | $2.5B | +12.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 4, 2026