Colgate-Palmolive executives said consumers have been buying less toothpaste and soap as they brace for economic uncertainty, causing the company to lower its full-year earnings estimate. “Uncertainty ...

Colgate-Palmolive on Friday reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and lifted its full-year sales outlook, although it lowered its profit projection.

This is down slightly from the previous year, but higher than the industry average for the bath toiletries & soaps and cleaners & detergents categories. Colgate-Palmolive CEO, Noel Wallace, said: "We ...

Colgate-Palmolive CL-0.23%decrease; red down pointing triangle executives said consumers have been buying less toothpaste and soap as they brace for economic uncertainty, causing the company to ...