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Unilever vs Colgate-Palmolive: comparing UL and CL stock
12-month growth, from 100━ UL +0.7% ━ CL +29.9%
| Metric | UL | CL |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 67.71 | 98.69 |
| Year to date | +5.3% | +26.4% ● |
| 12 months | +0.7% | +29.9% ● |
| From 52-week high | −8.1% | −2.5% ● |
| vs 200-day average | +8.7% | +9.9% ● |
| P/E | 21.0 | 25.4 |
| Dividend yield | 3.27% ● | 2.22% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +8.0% ● | +5.9% |
| Operating income growth | +8.5% ● | +4.5% |
| Operating margin | 20.0% | 20.7% ● |
| Gross margin | 47.1% | 60.6% ● |
| Market cap | $145.9B | $78.5B |
| Next earnings | Feb 11, 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: Unilever or Colgate-Palmolive?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Colgate-Palmolive rose more over the year (+29.9%); Colgate-Palmolive is closer to its 52-week high; Colgate-Palmolive has the higher operating margin; Unilever is growing revenue faster; Unilever 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?
Unilever — Feb 11, 2027; Colgate-Palmolive — Jan 22, 2027.