Why Colgate-Palmolive Remains an Overlooked Dividend King

Why Colgate-Palmolive Remains an Overlooked Dividend King Vardah Gill Tue, August 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT 5 min read CL KO PG JNJ Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL ) is often overlooked when investors discuss established dividend stocks. Names such as Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson tend to dominate those conversations. Colgate has a track record that deserves to be mentioned alongside them. It is a Dividend King, with 63 consecutive years of dividend increases and uninterrupted dividend payments dating back to 1895. There is a straightforward reason the stock does not get as much attention. Colgate is not growing at a rapid pace, and its dividend yield is not especially high. Investors have to look past those points to see what makes the company appealing. It has a durable consumer business, well-known brands, and a long record of returning cash to shareholders. Why Colgate-Palmolive Remains an Overlooked Dividend King A Dividend Record That Speaks for Itself Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) raised its quarterly dividend to $0.53 per share in 2026 from $0.52. That takes the annualized payout to $2.12 per share. The size of the increase is not the main story here. What stands out is how long the company has kept doing it. Colgate has raised its dividend for more than six decades and remains firmly in Dividend King territory. The products themselves also give Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) some stability. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, pers…