What is the current annual payout ratio of CL?

As of today, CL annual payout ratio is 53.16%

What is 1-year change in CL annual payout ratio?

CL annual payout ratio is down -17.35% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in CL annual payout ratio?

CL annual payout ratio is down -17.85% over the past 3 years

How far is CL annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

CL annual payout ratio is currently -72.89% below its historical high of 196.10% set on December 1, 1984

How does CL annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

CL annual payout ratio is higher than 84.71% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is CL next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for CL is on January 30, 2026

What is CL next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for CL is January 21, 2026

What is the current TTM payout ratio of CL?

As of today, CL TTM payout ratio is 57.72%

What is CL TTM payout ratio most recent change?

CL TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 12, 2026

What is 1-year change in CL TTM payout ratio?

CL TTM payout ratio is up +2.38% year-over-year

How far is CL TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

CL TTM payout ratio is currently -86.75% below its historical high of 435.50% set on October 20, 1987

How does CL TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

CL TTM payout ratio is higher than 85.71% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is CL next earnings release?

The next earnings release for CL is on January 30, 2026

What is CL next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for CL is January 21, 2026

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of CL?

As of today, CL quarterly payout ratio is 54.83%

What is CL quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

CL quarterly payout ratio was down -10.58% on September 30, 2025

What is 1-year change in CL quarterly payout ratio?

CL quarterly payout ratio is up +4.28% year-over-year

How far is CL quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

CL quarterly payout ratio is currently -93.26% below its historical high of 813.95% set on December 31, 2022

How does CL quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

CL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 84.24% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

When is CL next earnings release?

The next earnings release for CL is on January 30, 2026

What is CL next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for CL is January 21, 2026

CL Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

53.16%11.16%-17.35%

December 31, 2024

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CL annual payout ratio is 53.16%, down -17.35% on December 31, 2024
Historical Performance: CL annual payout ratio is down -17.85% over the past 3 years, and down -8.80% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: CL annual payout ratio is currently -72.89% below its historical high of 196.10% set on December 1, 1984
3-Year Low Comparison: CL annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: CL annual payout ratio is higher than 84.71% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

CL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	53.16%	-17.4%	-17.9%	-8.8%	+42.5%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	54.83%	+4.3%	-4.6%	+8.1%	+24.5%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 12, 26	57.72%	+2.4%	-34.1%	+3.4%	+22.0%
Price	Jan 12, 26	$81.93	-5.1%	+6.6%	-0.4%	+109.0%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jan 12, 26	2.42%	+5.7%	0.0%	+13.6%	-6.6%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 24	$1.62B	+2.7%	+7.1%	+10.1%	+81.3%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 24	$1.98	+3.7%	+10.6%	+15.8%	+130.2%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 24	$3.55B	+16.6%	+28.6%	+26.7%	+31.2%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 24	$20.10B	+3.3%	+15.4%	+28.1%	+31.1%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 24	$3.51	+26.5%	+37.5%	+27.7%	+60.6%

Payout Ratio Highs

CL Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	79.11%	N/A	-32.8%
5Y	79.11%	Dec 31, 22	-32.8%
All	196.10%	Dec 1, 84	-72.9%

Payout Ratio Lows

CL Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	53.16%	Dec 31, 24	at low
5Y	52.52%	N/A	+1.2%
All	31.09%	Dec 31, 02	+71.0%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2024	53.16%	-17.4%
2023	64.32%	-18.7%
2022	79.11%	+22.3%
2021	64.71%	+23.2%
2020	52.52%	-9.9%
2019	58.29%	+3.0%
2018	56.61%	-12.4%
2017	64.63%	+21.1%
2016	53.36%	-39.0%
2015	87.53%	+57.5%
2014	55.58%	+7.8%
2013	51.54%	+16.1%
2012	44.39%	+2.0%
2011	43.50%	-2.4%
2010	44.57%	+19.5%
2009	37.30%	-7.9%
2008	40.50%	-2.5%
2007	41.54%	-13.5%
2006	48.04%	+11.3%
2005	43.16%	+10.7%
2004	39.00%	+12.8%
2003	34.56%	+11.2%
2002	31.09%	-7.0%

Year	Value	Change
2001	33.43%	-4.2%
2000	34.88%	-7.8%
1999	37.82%	-4.1%
1998	39.42%	-9.0%
1997	43.33%	-2.2%
1996	44.31%	-66.5%
1995	132.23%	+231.0%
1994	39.95%	-0.6%
1993	40.20%	-4.5%
1992	42.08%	-66.5%
1991	125.78%	+192.0%
1990	43.08%	+3.4%
1989	41.65%	-37.4%
1988	66.53%	-62.6%
1987	178.03%	+229.5%
1986	54.03%	-12.7%
1985	61.89%	-68.4%
1984	196.10%	+269.5%
1983	53.07%	+6.2%
1982	49.95%	+9.5%
1981	45.63%	-0.8%
1980	45.98%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of CL?
As of today, CL annual payout ratio is 53.16%
What is 1-year change in CL annual payout ratio?
CL annual payout ratio is down -17.35% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in CL annual payout ratio?
CL annual payout ratio is down -17.85% over the past 3 years
How far is CL annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
CL annual payout ratio is currently -72.89% below its historical high of 196.10% set on December 1, 1984
How does CL annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CL annual payout ratio is higher than 84.71% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is CL next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for CL is on January 30, 2026
What is CL next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CL is January 21, 2026

TTM Payout Ratio

57.72%0.00%0.00%

January 12, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CL TTM payout ratio is 57.72%, unchanged on January 12, 2026
Historical Performance: CL TTM payout ratio is up +2.38% year-over-year, and down -34.09% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: CL TTM payout ratio is currently -86.75% below its historical high of 435.50% set on October 20, 1987
3-Year Low Comparison: CL TTM payout ratio is +35.14% above its 3-year low of 42.71% reached on January 19, 2025
Sector Comparison: CL TTM payout ratio is higher than 85.71% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

CL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 12, 26	57.72%	+1.0%	+2.4%	-34.1%	+3.4%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	54.83%	-10.6%	+4.3%	-4.6%	+8.1%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	53.16%	–	-17.4%	-17.9%	-8.8%
Price	Jan 12, 26	$81.93	+5.1%	-5.1%	+6.6%	-0.4%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 12, 26	2.51%	-4.2%	+9.6%	+3.7%	+17.8%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 25	$1.65B	+0.7%	+2.2%	+7.2%	+10.1%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 12, 26	$2.06	+1.0%	+4.0%	+10.8%	+17.7%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 25	$3.44B	+2.2%	+1.3%	+48.3%	+2.2%
TTM Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$20.10B	+0.5%	-0.1%	+13.3%	+24.3%
TTM EPS	Sep 30, 25	$3.57	+0.3%	+2.5%	+55.6%	+14.0%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

CL TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	71.39%	Jul 18, 25	-19.1%
3Y	109.70%	Jan 20, 23	-47.4%
5Y	109.70%	Jan 20, 23	-47.4%
All	435.50%	Oct 20, 87	-86.8%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

CL TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	42.71%	Jan 19, 25	+35.1%
3Y	42.71%	Jan 19, 25	+35.1%
5Y	41.68%	Jul 17, 21	+38.5%
All	0.00%	May 2, 73	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jan 2026	57.72%	+1.0%
Sep 2025	57.16%	+0.7%
Jun 2025	56.78%	+0.3%
Mar 2025	56.63%	+0.4%
Dec 2024	56.38%	+0.1%
Sep 2024	56.31%	-0.1%
Jun 2024	56.39%	-7.3%
Mar 2024	60.82%	-11.6%
Dec 2023	68.79%	-30.8%
Sep 2023	99.36%	-5.7%
Jun 2023	105.38%	+7.0%
Mar 2023	98.53%	+12.5%
Dec 2022	87.57%	+9.1%
Sep 2022	80.24%	+1.6%
Jun 2022	78.95%	+5.9%
Mar 2022	74.55%	+6.3%
Dec 2021	70.15%	+23.4%
Sep 2021	56.87%	+2.5%
Jun 2021	55.47%	-2.2%
Mar 2021	56.72%	+1.6%
Dec 2020	55.81%	+0.4%
Sep 2020	55.56%	-3.9%
Jun 2020	57.80%	-1.4%
Mar 2020	58.63%	-5.7%
Dec 2019	62.20%	-1.3%
Sep 2019	63.00%	-2.0%
Jun 2019	64.27%	+2.5%
Mar 2019	62.73%	+3.9%
Dec 2018	60.37%	-11.0%
Sep 2018	67.85%	+4.7%
Jun 2018	64.80%	-4.5%
Mar 2018	67.82%	-2.8%
Dec 2017	69.78%	+14.5%
Sep 2017	60.94%	+4.3%
Jun 2017	58.41%	+3.7%
Mar 2017	56.32%	-1.2%
Dec 2016	56.99%	-43.4%
Sep 2016	100.65%	+2.0%
Jun 2016	98.71%	-1.9%
Mar 2016	100.66%	+1.3%
Dec 2015	99.34%	+81.2%
Sep 2015	54.81%	-6.5%
Jun 2015	58.63%	+3.0%
Mar 2015	56.92%	-5.4%
Dec 2014	60.17%	-2.0%
Sep 2014	61.40%	+6.3%
Jun 2014	57.74%	-1.5%
Mar 2014	58.62%	+5.1%
Dec 2013	55.77%	+3.6%
Sep 2013	53.83%	+1.5%
Jun 2013	53.03%	+4.6%
Mar 2013	50.72%	+7.0%
Dec 2012	47.38%	+0.7%
Sep 2012	47.06%	+0.7%
Jun 2012	46.73%	+0.9%
Mar 2012	46.31%	+0.8%
Dec 2011	45.95%	+2.5%
Sep 2011	44.84%	+0.2%
Jun 2011	44.73%	+0.5%
Mar 2011	44.52%	-5.9%
Dec 2010	47.30%	+4.3%
Sep 2010	45.33%	+2.7%
Jun 2010	44.15%	+2.6%
Mar 2010	43.03%	+9.3%
Dec 2009	39.36%	-4.0%
Sep 2009	40.98%	-2.1%
Jun 2009	41.84%	-1.4%
Mar 2009	42.44%	-0.4%
Dec 2008	42.62%	-2.1%
Sep 2008	43.55%	-2.3%
Jun 2008	44.58%	-2.2%
Mar 2008	45.57%	+3.8%
Dec 2007	43.89%	+1.7%
Sep 2007	43.17%	-1.6%
Jun 2007	43.85%	-5.5%
Mar 2007	46.38%	-8.7%
Dec 2006	50.81%	-0.9%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2006	51.26%	+2.5%
Jun 2006	50.00%	+7.3%
Mar 2006	46.59%	+2.0%
Dec 2005	45.68%	-1.7%
Sep 2005	46.49%	+2.6%
Jun 2005	45.29%	+7.1%
Mar 2005	42.29%	+2.6%
Dec 2004	41.20%	+6.4%
Sep 2004	38.71%	+2.0%
Jun 2004	37.94%	-1.6%
Mar 2004	38.55%	+5.4%
Dec 2003	36.59%	+4.5%
Sep 2003	35.00%	+5.0%
Jun 2003	33.33%	+5.1%
Mar 2003	31.72%	-3.1%
Dec 2002	32.73%	-4.5%
Sep 2002	34.29%	-3.8%
Jun 2002	35.64%	-0.9%
Mar 2002	35.96%	+0.7%
Dec 2001	35.72%	+1.8%
Sep 2001	35.10%	+0.8%
Jun 2001	34.83%	-2.8%
Mar 2001	35.82%	-3.4%
Dec 2000	37.08%	-3.0%
Sep 2000	38.21%	-3.6%
Jun 2000	39.65%	-0.6%
Mar 2000	39.90%	-0.3%
Dec 1999	40.03%	+0.4%
Sep 1999	39.89%	+0.0%
Jun 1999	39.88%	-3.6%
Mar 1999	41.38%	-1.9%
Dec 1998	42.18%	-1.9%
Sep 1998	42.99%	-3.3%
Jun 1998	44.45%	-3.3%
Mar 1998	45.98%	-10.9%
Dec 1997	51.59%	-2.9%
Sep 1997	53.13%	-0.0%
Jun 1997	53.15%	+2.6%
Mar 1997	51.79%	+10.2%
Dec 1996	46.99%	-7.2%
Sep 1996	50.66%	-74.4%
Jun 1996	197.81%	-11.5%
Mar 1996	223.50%	+16.9%
Dec 1995	191.13%	+8.0%
Sep 1995	176.92%	+297.4%
Jun 1995	44.52%	+3.1%
Mar 1995	43.17%	+1.0%
Dec 1994	42.76%	-0.1%
Sep 1994	42.80%	-0.1%
Jun 1994	42.86%	+2.4%
Mar 1994	41.86%	-65.0%
Dec 1993	119.57%	-3.5%
Sep 1993	123.92%	-3.9%
Jun 1993	129.00%	-9.2%
Mar 1993	142.10%	+246.3%
Dec 1992	41.03%	+1.1%
Sep 1992	40.59%	-69.3%
Jun 1992	132.40%	-10.0%
Mar 1992	147.11%	-7.6%
Dec 1991	159.25%	-15.4%
Sep 1991	188.31%	+349.1%
Jun 1991	41.93%	+0.7%
Mar 1991	41.63%	-1.9%
Dec 1990	42.42%	-3.8%
Sep 1990	44.08%	+4.7%
Jun 1990	42.12%	+4.8%
Mar 1990	40.20%	+3.0%
Dec 1989	39.04%	-25.1%
Dec 1988	52.11%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of CL?
As of today, CL TTM payout ratio is 57.72%
What is CL TTM payout ratio most recent change?
CL TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 12, 2026
What is 1-year change in CL TTM payout ratio?
CL TTM payout ratio is up +2.38% year-over-year
How far is CL TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
CL TTM payout ratio is currently -86.75% below its historical high of 435.50% set on October 20, 1987
How does CL TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CL TTM payout ratio is higher than 85.71% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is CL next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CL is on January 30, 2026
What is CL next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CL is January 21, 2026

Quarterly Payout Ratio

54.83%6.49%-10.58%

September 30, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CL quarterly payout ratio is 54.83%, down -10.58% on September 30, 2025
Historical Performance: CL quarterly payout ratio is up +4.28% year-over-year, and down -4.61% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: CL quarterly payout ratio is currently -93.26% below its historical high of 813.95% set on December 31, 2022
3-Year Low Comparison: CL quarterly payout ratio is +24.02% above its 3-year low of 44.21% reached on December 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: CL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 84.24% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector

Performance

CL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	54.83%	-10.6%	+4.3%	-4.6%	+8.1%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	53.16%	–	-17.4%	-17.9%	-8.8%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 12, 26	57.72%	+1.0%	+2.4%	-34.1%	+3.4%
Price	Jan 12, 26	$81.93	+5.1%	-5.1%	+6.6%	-0.4%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 12, 26	2.51%	-4.2%	+9.6%	+3.7%	+17.8%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 25	$420.00M	-11.4%	+2.9%	+7.1%	+11.1%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 12, 26	$2.06	+1.0%	+4.0%	+10.8%	+17.7%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 25	$1.11B	+42.5%	+7.1%	+39.3%	+26.8%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$5.13B	+0.4%	+1.9%	+15.2%	+23.6%
Quarterly EPS	Sep 30, 25	$0.91	-0.7%	+1.3%	+23.1%	+12.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

CL Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	61.32%	Jun 30, 25	-10.6%
3Y	813.95%	N/A	-93.3%
5Y	813.95%	Dec 31, 22	-93.3%
All	813.95%	Dec 31, 22	-93.3%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

CL Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	44.42%	N/A	+23.4%
3Y	44.21%	Dec 31, 23	+24.0%
5Y	44.21%	Dec 31, 23	+24.0%
All	-76.48%	Dec 31, 15	+171.7%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2025	54.83%	-10.6%
Jun 2025	61.32%	+9.7%
Mar 2025	55.92%	+25.9%
Dec 2024	44.42%	-15.5%
Sep 2024	52.58%	-14.7%
Jun 2024	61.67%	+14.1%
Mar 2024	54.05%	+22.3%
Dec 2023	44.21%	-16.6%
Sep 2023	53.01%	-38.1%
Jun 2023	85.58%	-9.2%
Mar 2023	94.20%	-88.4%
Dec 2022	813.95%	+1,316.1%
Sep 2022	57.48%	-15.8%
Jun 2022	68.23%	+8.8%
Mar 2022	62.69%	-64.3%
Dec 2021	175.53%	+208.9%
Sep 2021	56.83%	+0.3%
Jun 2021	56.68%	+9.7%
Mar 2021	51.65%	+5.1%
Dec 2020	49.13%	-3.2%
Sep 2020	50.74%	-16.7%
Jun 2020	60.89%	+22.1%
Mar 2020	49.87%	+2.1%
Dec 2019	48.83%	-17.3%
Sep 2019	59.01%	-9.7%
Jun 2019	65.37%	+7.2%
Mar 2019	61.00%	+20.3%
Dec 2018	50.70%	-22.1%
Sep 2018	65.12%	+8.8%
Jun 2018	59.85%	+15.3%
Mar 2018	51.92%	-45.3%
Dec 2017	94.90%	+74.3%
Sep 2017	54.46%	-17.8%
Jun 2017	66.25%	+17.3%
Mar 2017	56.46%	+8.4%
Dec 2016	52.07%	+11.3%
Sep 2016	46.78%	-18.0%
Jun 2016	57.05%	-3.7%
Mar 2016	59.23%	+177.4%
Dec 2015	-76.48%	-271.2%
Sep 2015	44.68%	-23.5%
Jun 2015	58.44%	+3.6%
Mar 2015	56.43%	+21.2%
Dec 2014	46.55%	-17.7%
Sep 2014	56.55%	+8.0%
Jun 2014	52.34%	-28.4%
Mar 2014	73.15%	+107.4%
Dec 2013	35.27%	-39.1%
Sep 2013	57.94%	+4.5%
Jun 2013	55.46%	-3.2%
Mar 2013	57.31%	+68.0%
Dec 2012	34.12%	-33.6%
Sep 2012	51.36%	+8.4%
Jun 2012	47.37%	+7.9%
Mar 2012	43.92%	+5.2%
Dec 2011	41.76%	+0.1%
Sep 2011	41.72%	-12.2%
Jun 2011	47.52%	+10.5%
Mar 2011	43.00%	+23.3%
Dec 2010	34.87%	-20.8%
Sep 2010	44.03%	-6.9%
Jun 2010	47.30%	-17.5%
Mar 2010	57.36%	+96.0%
Dec 2009	29.27%	-27.2%
Sep 2009	40.18%	-6.1%
Jun 2009	42.77%	+13.2%
Mar 2009	37.78%	-14.0%
Dec 2008	43.94%	+7.4%
Sep 2008	40.93%	-6.7%
Jun 2008	43.86%	+10.2%
Mar 2008	39.79%	-17.1%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	48.01%	+8.3%
Sep 2007	44.32%	-6.6%
Jun 2007	47.47%	+38.5%
Mar 2007	34.28%	-23.8%
Dec 2006	44.97%	-7.6%
Sep 2006	48.68%	-22.6%
Jun 2006	62.87%	+34.6%
Mar 2006	46.72%	+2.8%
Dec 2005	45.43%	+3.8%
Sep 2005	43.75%	-8.4%
Jun 2005	47.74%	+12.4%
Mar 2005	42.49%	-12.5%
Dec 2004	48.58%	+24.1%
Sep 2004	39.15%	+5.2%
Jun 2004	37.23%	-2.6%
Mar 2004	38.23%	+13.6%
Dec 2003	33.64%	-5.0%
Sep 2003	35.41%	-8.7%
Jun 2003	38.80%	+29.1%
Mar 2003	30.06%	+6.8%
Dec 2002	28.15%	-5.0%
Sep 2002	29.63%	-10.4%
Jun 2002	33.06%	-3.9%
Mar 2002	34.41%	+5.9%
Dec 2001	32.50%	-4.3%
Sep 2001	33.96%	+0.2%
Jun 2001	33.88%	+1.1%
Mar 2001	33.52%	+8.0%
Dec 2000	31.04%	-6.5%
Sep 2000	33.20%	-13.1%
Jun 2000	38.22%	-0.1%
Mar 2000	38.27%	-1.4%
Sep 1999	38.80%	-2.4%
Jun 1999	39.76%	+2.8%
Mar 1999	38.68%	+13.9%
Dec 1998	33.97%	-10.9%
Sep 1998	38.11%	-14.6%
Jun 1998	44.62%	+4.3%
Mar 1998	42.76%	-3.1%
Dec 1997	44.14%	+1.8%
Sep 1997	43.37%	-16.0%
Jun 1997	51.65%	+25.7%
Mar 1997	41.10%	-5.3%
Dec 1996	43.42%	+0.4%
Sep 1996	43.26%	-18.1%
Jun 1996	52.85%	+9.9%
Mar 1996	48.08%	-25.2%
Dec 1995	64.24%	+334.3%
Sep 1995	-27.42%	-156.5%
Jun 1995	48.53%	+27.2%
Mar 1995	38.15%	-24.9%
Dec 1994	50.77%	+26.9%
Sep 1994	40.00%	-10.0%
Jun 1994	44.42%	+24.0%
Mar 1994	35.83%	-32.3%
Dec 1993	52.91%	+31.4%
Sep 1993	40.27%	-3.6%
Jun 1993	41.78%	+270.5%
Mar 1993	-24.51%	-145.1%
Dec 1992	54.32%	+41.1%
Sep 1992	38.51%	-8.4%
Jun 1992	42.04%	+22.4%
Mar 1992	34.36%	-35.2%
Dec 1991	53.05%	+318.5%
Sep 1991	-24.28%	-149.9%
Jun 1991	48.66%	+48.1%
Mar 1991	32.86%	-28.2%
Dec 1990	45.78%	+8.2%
Sep 1990	42.30%	-11.9%
Jun 1990	47.99%	+31.2%
Mar 1990	36.58%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of CL?
As of today, CL quarterly payout ratio is 54.83%
What is CL quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
CL quarterly payout ratio was down -10.58% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in CL quarterly payout ratio?
CL quarterly payout ratio is up +4.28% year-over-year
How far is CL quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
CL quarterly payout ratio is currently -93.26% below its historical high of 813.95% set on December 31, 2022
How does CL quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
CL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 84.24% of companies in Consumer Defensive sector
When is CL next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CL is on January 30, 2026
What is CL next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CL is January 21, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

CL Official Website www.colgatepalmolive.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21665/000002166525000053/0000021665-25-000053-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21665/000002166525000008/0000021665-25-000008-index.htm
CL Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/CL
CL Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cl