Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTJosh Kohn-Lindquist, The Motley FoolSun, August 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM GMT+2 4 min readJohn T. Cahill, Director of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL), reported a sale of 4,170 shares of Common Stock on Aug. 6, 2026, as disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing.Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value~$389,353Shares sold4,170Post-transaction shares (directly held)28,373Post-transaction shares (indirectly held)36,357Post-transaction value$6.02 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($93.37); post-transaction value based on Aug. 6, 2026, market close ($93.00).Key questionsWhat was the structural context of this disposal?The transaction was an exercise and sale of stock options awarded in May 2019 that became exercisable in annual installments, representing a routine realization of long-term incentive compensation.How is the insider's remaining equity structured?Following the sale of 4,170 shares, the director's equity is split between 28,373 shares held directly and 36,357 shares held indirectly by a trust, maintaining a multi-layered ownership structure.What does the timing of the sale indicate regarding valuation?The sale was executed at $93.37 per share, slightly above the market close of $93.00 on the transaction date, and occurred as the stock had produced a 10% total return over the preceding 12 months as of Aug. 6, 2026.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-08-06)$93.00Market Capitalization$74.6 billionRevenue (TTM)$21.0 billionNet Income (TTM)$2.0 billionCompany SnapshotColgate-Palmolive operates a diversified portfolio of consumer goods spanning oral hygiene products (toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes), personal care items (soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners), and pet nutrition offerings, generating revenue across its Oral, Personal, and Home Care divisions and Pet Nutrition segment.The company generates revenue through the production, marketing, and global distribution of branded consumer products to retail channels, leveraging established brand recognition and extensive distribution networks to maintain market share across multiple consumer categories.Colgate-Palmolive serves mass-market consumers globally, with primary customers including retail chains, supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms that distribute its products to households and individual consumers across developed and emerging markets.Colgate-Palmolive is a multinational consumer goods manufacturer with a market capitalization of $74.6 billion and TTM revenue of $21.0 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the household and personal products sector. The company maintains competitive advantages through its portfolio of globally recognized brands, established distribution infrastructure, and diversified product offerings across oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition categories. With 33,600 employees and operations spanning multiple geographic regions, Colgate-Palmolive leverages scale and brand equity to sustain market leadership in the consumer defensive sector.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info