HOME - Companies - News
 
 
24 March 2026

Colgate-Palmolive Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase and Elects Christopher Boerner, Ph.D. to Board of Directors


The board of directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) recently announced an increase in the quarterly common stock cash dividend to $0.53 up from $0.52 per share. The increase will be effective in the second quarter, 2026. The board declared that the second quarter dividend is to be paid on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 20, 2026. On an annualized basis, the new dividend rate is $2.12 versus $2.08 per share previously. The company has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895.

Separately, the company also announced that Christopher Boerner, PhD, board chair and CEO of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (“Bristol Myers Squibb”), has been elected to Colgate-Palmolive’s board of directors effective March 15, 2026.

Dr. Boerner, 55, has served as CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company, since November 2023 and as board chair since April 2024 and will bring extensive global business leadership experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, complementary industries, to Colgate-Palmolive’s board. He previously served as executive vice president, chief operating officer of Bristol Myers Squibb in 2023 and as executive vice president, chief commercialization officer from 2018 to 2023. Prior to those roles, he served as head of international markets and head of U.S. commercial markets after joining Bristol Myers Squibb in 2015.

The Company also announced that Steven A. Cahillane advised the board that he will not stand for reelection to the board at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 8, 2026.

Commenting on the new director election, Noel Wallace, Colgate-Palmolive’s chairman, president and CEO, said, “We warmly welcome Chris to the board and look forward to the contributions his exceptional capabilities will bring to our company. We express our deepest gratitude to Steve for his dedicated service and invaluable impact on Colgate-Palmolive’s success, and we wish him every success going forward.”

About Colgate-Palmolive Company

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, Ajax, Axion, Darlie, elmex, EltaMD, Fabuloso, Filorga, hello, Hill’s Prescription Diet, Hill’s Science Diet, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, meridol, PCA SKIN, Prime100, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Sorriso, Soupline, Speed Stick, Suavitel and Tom’s of Maine.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water and improving children’s oral health through our Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached approximately two billion children and their families since 1991.


Source: www.colgatepalmolive.com

Related articles

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Shane Grant, and Executive Vice President, M&A and Special Projects, John Faucher, will participate in a fireside cha


Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2026 first quarter earnings conference call on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET.


Today, Colgate-Palmolive announced a new multi-year collaboration with the WHO Foundation to support the World Health Organization’s work on oral health. 


Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2025 third-quarter earnings conference call on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET. 


Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2025 first-quarter earnings conference call on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. 


Read more

European Prosthodontic Association Conference - image: Bodega / Unsplash

The European Prosthodontic Association Conference 2026 will take place from September 3, 2026 to September 5, 2026 in TBD, Rotating Europe, offering dental professionals a focused environment for...


M_Concept -The revolutionary dental management model - Edra Publishing book cover

M_Concept -The revolutionary dental management model is an Edra professional dentistry reference focused on clinical practice, education and treatment planning.


Coronal flaring is considered a key step in efficient root canal preparation, especially for difficult-to-access canals.


The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) proudly announced the recipients of the 2026 Leadership Awards during its Annual Conference on May 27 in Salt Lake City, Utah.


Recognition highlights the company’s doctor-led culture and continued investment in team member growth and engagement


 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Most popular

 
 

Events