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Procter & Gamble vs Colgate-Palmolive: comparing PG and CL stock
12-month growth, from 100━ PG +16.3% ━ CL +29.9%
| Metric | PG | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 167.10 | 98.69 |
| Year to date | +18.3% | +26.4% ● |
| 12 months | +16.3% | +29.9% ● |
| From 52-week high | −2.0% ● | −2.5% |
| vs 200-day average | +12.2% ● | +9.9% |
| P/E | 23.4 | 24.6 |
| Dividend yield | 2.69% ● | 2.22% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +3.5% | +5.9% ● |
| Operating income growth | +1.1% | +4.5% ● |
| Operating margin | 24.9% ● | 20.7% |
| Gross margin | 50.6% | 60.6% ● |
| Market cap | $385.0B | $77.1B |
| Next earnings | Jan 20, 2027 | Jan 22, 2027 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Which is better to buy: Procter & Gamble or Colgate-Palmolive?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Colgate-Palmolive rose more over the year (+29.9%); Procter & Gamble is closer to its 52-week high; Procter & Gamble has the higher operating margin; Colgate-Palmolive is growing revenue faster; Procter & Gamble has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Procter & Gamble — Jan 20, 2027; Colgate-Palmolive — Jan 22, 2027.