How often does CL pay dividends?

CL currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 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 Oct 19, 2026, with payment around Nov 18, 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 $2.10 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 2.4% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 2.4%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.

What is CL's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in CL on Sep 22, 2021 would be worth about $12,660 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+26.6%). Share price alone moved +12.4% over the same period.

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

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Price: $85.93
Trailing 12-month yield: 2.4%
Recent payout yield: 2.4%
Next ex-date: Oct 19, 2026; Estimated

52-week range $74.98–$99.14 · +7.2% over 12 months · Data as of Sep 24, 2026

Next CL Dividend

EstimatedQuarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Oct 19, 2026

Estimated pay date

Nov 18, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.5250

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

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CL Dividend History

107 distributions since Jan 24, 2000 · trailing 12-month total $2.10/share (2.4% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jul 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026	$0.5300
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

Total distributions by year

2026 (3 payments)

$1.58/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

Sep 22, 2021 to Sep 23, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$12,660

+26.6%

End value, dividends as cash

$12,530

+25.3% · $1,287 cash collected

Share price alone

+12.4%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+4.8%

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.

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

$245,514

Shares needed

2,858

at $85.93

Effective yield used

2.4%

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 Jul 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 Oct 19, 2026, with payment around Nov 18, 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 $2.10 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 2.4% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 2.4%. High-yield fund distributions vary, so these two yields can differ.
What is CL's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in CL on Sep 22, 2021 would be worth about $12,660 on Sep 23, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+26.6%). Share price alone moved +12.4% over the same period.

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Data as of Sep 24, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. 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. See how these numbers are calculated.