Is Colgate's Productivity Program a Catalyst for Its Margins?
Key Takeaways CL's productivity program offset Q3 cost pressures, improving operating margins mid-single digits y/y.Initiatives span supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, and overhead to sustain profitability.Long-term, productivity gains aim to expand margins 50-100 bps annually while funding growth.Colgate-Palmolive Company’s (CL) Strategic Growth and Productivity Program is emerging as a critical lever in its margin story, particularly as the company navigates cost inflation and uneven category growth. ...