Company / Operating Cash Flow
Colgate-Palmolive Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$4.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.6B / $4.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 82
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Colgate-Palmolive's operating cash flow of $4.2B is higher than 85% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.6B in FY2022 to $4.2B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.5%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $3.7B to $4.2B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+113.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Colgate-Palmolive's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +2.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 2.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 82 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.2B | +2.2% |
| FY2024 | $4.1B | +9.7% |
| FY2023 | $3.7B | +46.5% |
| FY2022 | $2.6B | -23.1% |
| FY2021 | $3.3B | -10.6% |
| FY2020 | $3.7B | +18.7% |
| FY2019 | $3.1B | +2.5% |
| FY2018 | $3.1B | +0.1% |
| FY2017 | $3.1B | -2.8% |
| FY2016 | $3.1B | +6.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 4, 2026