Colgate-Palmolive: Squeezing Out the Gains

Online, November 2, 2013 (Newswire.com) - The Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) looks set to record strong growth, given its successful product innovations and restructuring initiatives. Emerging markets remain a key driver for future growth, and the company is spending heavily on marketing and advertisement to edge out competitors in these regions. Bidness Etc rates the stock a buy, but recommends that investors wait for dips, given the company's high current valuation. In this piece, we will explore why the stock deserves that rating, and discuss possible triggers investors should keep an eye out for.

Colgate is classified in the US Household Products Industry. It is one of the largest players in the global household products industry, contributing 7.3%* to total worldwide revenues. Its primary competitors include The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) and The Clorox Company (CLX).The company operates in two major segments. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment which takes its name from the three product classes it in and Pet Nutrition. Among all product classes, oral care contributed the highest share to the company's total revenues in fiscal year 2012 (FY12).

The company operates in two major segments. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment which takes its name from the three product classes it in and Pet Nutrition. Among all product classes, oral care contributed the highest share to the company's total revenues in fiscal year 2012 (FY12).

The company sells household products in markets around the world. From among these, Latin America contributed the highest share to the company's total revenues in FY13, while the Greater Asia/Africa region experienced the highest annual revenue growth rate over the last three years.
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