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Colgate-Palmolive Lowers Sales Forecast Amid Economic Struggles

11/1/2025

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Colgate-Palmolive cut its annual sales forecast amid economic uncertainty and a shift to cheaper toothpaste.
Sales volume fell 1.9% despite a 2.3% price rise, signaling weak North American spending, according to Noel Wallace, Colgate-Palmolive's Chief Executive Officer.
The company faces about $75 million in tariff-related costs and higher competition from private-label brands.
The organic sales growth outlook is now 1-2%, down from 2-4%.

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Colgate-Palmolive cut its annual sales forecast amid economic uncertainty and a shift to cheaper toothpaste.
Sales volume fell 1.9% despite a 2.3% price rise, signaling weak North American spending, according to Noel Wallace, Colgate-Palmolive's Chief Executive Officer.
The company faces about $75 million in tariff-related costs and higher competition from private-label brands.
The organic sales growth outlook is now 1-2%, down from 2-4%.