How often does CL pay dividends?

CL currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Apr 20, 2026 at $0.5300 per share.

When is CL's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, CL's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 20, 2026, with payment around Aug 19, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is CL's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, CL paid $2.09 per share in distributions, a yield of about 2.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is CL's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in CL on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $13,101 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+31.0%). Share price alone moved +16.4% over the same period.

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CL Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

Colgate-Palmolive Company

$95.13

2.2% trailing yield

52-wk range $74.98 – $99.14

Price +3.0% over 12 months

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Next CL Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 20, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 19, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.5200

Estimated from CL's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Apr 20, 2026 at $0.5300/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

CL Dividend History

106 distributions since Jan 24, 2000 · trailing 12-month total $2.09/share (2.2% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Apr 20, 2026	May 20, 2026	$0.5300
Jan 21, 2026	Feb 21, 2026	$0.5200
Oct 17, 2025	Nov 17, 2025	$0.5200
Jul 18, 2025	Aug 18, 2025	$0.5200
Apr 17, 2025	May 17, 2025	$0.5200
Jan 21, 2025	Feb 21, 2025	$0.5000
Oct 18, 2024	Nov 18, 2024	$0.5000
Jul 19, 2024	Aug 19, 2024	$0.5000
Apr 19, 2024	May 19, 2024	$0.5000
Jan 19, 2024	Feb 19, 2024	$0.4800
Oct 20, 2023	Nov 20, 2023	$0.4800
Jul 20, 2023	Aug 20, 2023	$0.4800

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$1.05/share

2025 (4 payments)

$2.06/share

2024 (4 payments)

$1.98/share

2023 (4 payments)

$1.91/share

2022 (4 payments)

$1.86/share

2021 (4 payments)

$1.79/share

2020 (4 payments)

$1.75/share

2019 (4 payments)

$1.71/share

2018 (4 payments)

$1.66/share

2017 (4 payments)

$1.59/share

2016 (4 payments)

$1.55/share

2015 (4 payments)

$1.50/share

2014 (4 payments)

$1.42/share

2013 (4 payments)

$1.33/share

2012 (4 payments)

$1.22/share

2011 (4 payments)

$1.14/share

2010 (4 payments)

$1.02/share

2009 (4 payments)

$0.86/share

2008 (4 payments)

$0.78/share

2007 (4 payments)

$0.70/share

2006 (4 payments)

$0.63/share

2005 (4 payments)

$0.56/share

2004 (4 payments)

$0.48/share

2003 (4 payments)

$0.45/share

2002 (4 payments)

$0.36/share

2001 (4 payments)

$0.34/share

2000 (4 payments)

$0.32/share

If You Invested $10,000 in CL

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$13,101

+31.0%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,832

+28.3% · $1,194 cash collected

Share price alone

+16.4%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+5.5%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

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Investment Parametersfor CL

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%2.2%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%1.9%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%2.0%50%

Years to Hold

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CL Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in CL

Total Value

$225,959

Total Dividends

$55,436

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$40,523

Final Dividend Yield3.2%

Annual Income$7,302

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

CL Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$273,100

Shares needed

2,871

at $95.13

Effective yield used

2.2%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

CL Dividend FAQ

How often does CL pay dividends?: CL currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Apr 20, 2026 at $0.5300 per share.
When is CL's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, CL's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Jul 20, 2026, with payment around Aug 19, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is CL's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, CL paid $2.09 per share in distributions, a yield of about 2.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is CL's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in CL on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $13,101 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+31.0%). Share price alone moved +16.4% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.