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CL's strong pricing strategy, premium innovation and brand-building investments lay the foundation for long-term growth despite near-term challenges.

For the first time in nearly two years, the rate of consumer spending in the United States has posted a contraction, signaling a potential weakness wave brewing up for the consumer cyclical names in the stock market and the broader economy. While most investors would just let a piece of data like this fly over their portfolios, the ones that make the big money will realize what's at stake here.

The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025, up 4% YTD versus 1.39% for SPY. Ten Dividend Kings have already achieved double-digit returns, led by National Fuel Gas (+22.08%) and Abbott Laboratories (+20.71%). 2025 Dividend growth is looking promising, with ABM Industries and Walmart leading with 17.78% and 15.69% increases, respectively.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chief Investor Relations Officer and EVP, M&A, John Faucher, will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this fireside chat on Colgate's website at www.colgatepalmolive.com. For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available through the ‘Investor Cent.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL ) Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference (CAGNY) 2025 February 21, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Noel Wallace - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Prabha Narasimhan - Executive VP & GM of India Conference Call Participants Bryan Spillane - Bank of America Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Bryan Spillane Good morning. It's Friday, day four, day four and a half I guess here at CAGNY.

Colgate-Palmolive plans to expand its pet nutrition portfolio with the acquisition of Prime100, reinforcing its commitment to premium, science-backed pet food.

January saw solid investment activity with $1,500 in net capital added, primarily into Business Development Companies like Owl Rock Capital, Goldman Sachs BDC, and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund. Dividend income hit a record $814 in January, up 21% Y/Y, driven by ongoing investments in high-yield BDCs, aiming for $11,000 annual net dividends. Focus on maintaining steady BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of $100 in dividend income.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its growth strategy, which includes investing in faster-growing product segments adjacent to its core categories, Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Care TopCo Pty Ltd, owner of the Prime100 pet food brand. This acquisition provides the Company's Hill's Pet Nutrition division with an entry into the fast-growing fresh pet food category while complementing its existing science-led, veterinarian-endorsed specialty.

CL faces near-term headwinds. But its strong pricing strategy, premium innovation and brand-building investments lay the foundation for long-term growth.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Dental Association Foundation (ADA Foundation) is celebrating the 23rd year of its Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program, which officially launched on Friday, February 7, at the 2025 national kick-off event at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Since its national launch in 2003, GKAS volunteers have provided free oral health education and services to more than 9.5 million underserved children in the U.S. In 2025, nearly 1,100 GKAS events are schedule.