Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) Stock Split History

Colgate-Palmolive Co. has split its stock 5 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on May 30, 1973 with the ratio of 3-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of CL owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. 4 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on May 16, 2013 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased CL stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s stock splits, view the table below:

CL stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
2013-05-16	2 - for - 1
1999-07-01	2 - for - 1
1997-05-16	2 - for - 1
1991-05-16	2 - for - 1
1973-05-30	3 - for - 1

Will Colgate-Palmolive Co. Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Colgate-Palmolive Co. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when CL stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

Stock Splits of Industry Leaders

Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
PG	2004-06-21	2 - for - 1
UL	2006-05-25	9 - for - 5
CL	2013-05-16	2 - for - 1
EL	2012-01-23	2 - for - 1
KMB	1997-04-03	2 - for - 1
CHD	2016-09-02	2 - for - 1
CLX	1999-08-24	2 - for - 1
IPAR	2008-06-02	3 - for - 2
NWL	1994-09-02	2 - for - 1
SPB	2018-07-16	4 - for - 25
HELE	1997-09-23	2 - for - 1
YSG	2024-03-18	1 - for - 5
YSG	2024-03-18	1 - for - 5