Colgate-Palmolive stock heads into the open after a modest gain
Published on 09/15/2026 at 07:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Colgate-Palmolive stock closed on the New York Stock Exchange at USD 88.40 on September 14, 2026, marking a modest gain versus its prior close in a session that tracked broader market strength. The move came as investors weighed reports that the company is considering the sale of a portfolio of personal care brands.
September 14, 2026 in numbers
Colgate-Palmolive Co. (ISIN US1941621039, NYSE: CL) finished trading on September 14, 2026 at USD 88.40, up 0.5% from its previous closing level according to exchange data, placing the close comfortably within the day’s range between a low near USD 87 and an intraday high around USD 89. Per Nasdaq and NYSE quote data, this price action left the shares trading below an estimated intrinsic value of roughly USD 95 per share, a gap highlighted in a valuation note that framed the stock as several percent undervalued on a discounted cash flow basis. As GuruFocus pointed out on September 14, 2026, the reference valuation metric stood near USD 95.31 per share versus the actual closing region in the high USD 80s, implying a discount of around 7.3% at that time.
Trading volume on September 14, 2026 was broadly in line with the recent average for Colgate-Palmolive, indicating that the modest price gain occurred against a typical level of liquidity rather than an unusually thin or outsized session. In the broader market, major United States equity benchmarks also advanced on September 14, 2026, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbing around 1% according to a market wrap by Zacks, providing a supportive backdrop for defensive consumer names such as large household and personal care companies.
Brand portfolio moves in focus today
Today, attention around Colgate-Palmolive centers on strategic portfolio news rather than scheduled earnings, with several outlets reporting that the company is exploring the sale of certain personal care brands that could fetch around USD 1 billion. As Yahoo Finance reported on September 14, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive has been working with advisers on a potential divestment of selected noncore personal care assets, with the notional transaction value estimated near USD 1 billion. A portfolio update from the WVU SMIF investment group on September 14, 2026 likewise cited these divestment discussions and noted that management is evaluating options for streamlining the brand mix, referencing reports that Goldman Sachs is involved as an adviser in the process according to WVU SMIF.
Heading into today’s United States session on September 15, 2026, investors can therefore focus on any further clarification from Colgate-Palmolive about which brands might be included in a sale, how proceeds could be used, and whether the planned divestment could affect future cash flows or capital returns. With broader equity markets having risen on September 14, 2026 and the company’s shares still trading at a discount to one prominent intrinsic value estimate, developments around the potential USD 1 billion disposal and any accompanying commentary may help shape sentiment toward Colgate-Palmolive stock ahead of the opening bell.
