Colgate-Palmolive
25 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 18 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Customers
Suppliers
Single-source suppliers
depends onnamed as a riskIn addition, we purchase certain key raw and packaging materials from single-source suppliers or a limited number of suppliers and new suppliers may have to be qualified under industry, governmental and/or Colgate standards, which can require additional investment and take a significant period of time.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ACHR, AMAT, BAX, BSX, BWXT, DOV, EL, ETN and 11 more
Other companies
Skin health business impairment
$794named as a riskFor example, in the fourth quarter of 2025, we took a non-cash, aftertax impairment charge of $794 to adjust the carrying values of goodwill and intangible assets related to the skin health business.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Talc litigation
named as a riskIn particular, the potential impact of talc-related litigation is highly uncertain, as outcomes in cases filed against manufacturers of talcum powder products have ranged from dismissals to defense verdicts to outsized jury awards of both compensatory and punitive damages.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by JNJ
Places
Eurasia
earns from · approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales and approximately 2% of our consolidated operating profitnamed as a riskFor the year ended December 31, 2025, our business in the Eurasia region constituted approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales and approximately 2% of our consolidated operating profit.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Russia
operates innamed as a riskWe also have faced and continue to face challenges to our ability to repatriate cash from Russia and to identify financial institutions and services to support our Russian operations and may face challenges to our ability to protect our assets in Russia.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ALSN, ATR, AVY, AXP, BKR, BSX, C, CDNA and 50 more
Ukraine
operates innamed as a riskThe war in Ukraine, and the related geopolitical tensions, have had and continue to have a significant impact on our operations in Ukraine and Russia, though it has not been material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by C, DKNG, JLL, LKQ, LSTR, MDLZ, MSFT, NUE and 4 more
Venezuela
operates innamed as a riskWe have operations, including a manufacturing facility, in Venezuela; however, since December 31, 2015, the local operating results from our Venezuela operations have not been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by BKR, COP, CRC, CVX, EME, FLS, JNJ, PBF and 3 more
Commodities and inputs
Crude oil
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskThe situation may impact consumer sentiment and consumption and category growth rates in the Latin American region, supply chain and logistics, and the availability and cost of raw and packaging materials and commodities, such as oil.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AESI, ALK, APA, ARLP, BDX, CFR, CLMT, COP and 48 more
Corn
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ADM, BF/B, CAG, CALM, DE, FLO, FPI, GIS and 10 more
Resins
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Also named by BAX, BDX, FBIN, ITW, JOUT, KVUE, PG, PPG and 2 more
Pulp
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Soybeans
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Essential oils
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Also named by EL
Poultry
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Also named by RRGB
Tropical oils
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Tallow
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRaw and packaging material commodities, such as resins, essential oils, tropical oils, pulp, tallow, corn, poultry and soybeans, are subject to market price variations.Business (Item 1)
Fluoride
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, regulatory authorities globally are increasingly reviewing ingredients or other substances in consumer products, such as fluoride, titanium dioxide, synthetic colors and per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS).Risk factors (Item 1A)
Palm oil
depends onnamed as a riskFrom certain stakeholders, there is also a growing demand for natural or organic products and ingredient transparency, such as sources of palm oil and palm kernel oil, and an increased focus on reducing our impact on nature.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Regulators
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
subject tonamed as a riskobtain approvals and registrations of regulated products, including from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) and other regulatory bodies in the United States and abroad; andRisk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, ABBV, ABT, AMGN, ARE, ARWR, ATR, AXGN and 112 more
Laws and programs
U.S. tariffs (2025 executive orders)
subject tonamed as a riskMajor developments in trade relations, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs by the United States and/or other countries, such as China, including those threatened or imposed following the United States’ 2025 executive orders, retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States’ trading partners or through the renegotiation of trade agreements, have contributed to and are expected to continue to contribute to inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic and market volatility and consumer uncertainty.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AAPL, ACHR, ADI, AEHR, AEP, AIOT, AKAM and 170 more
OECD Pillar II global minimum tax
subject tonamed as a riskThe European Union member states and other countries within the OECD’s IF have established minimum tax regulations (“Pillar II”) that provide for a minimum level of taxation for certain large corporations in every jurisdiction in which they operate.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Strategic Growth and Productivity Program
named as a riskOur new three-year productivity program, which we refer to as the “Strategic Growth and Productivity Program,” was approved by the Board on July 31, 2025 in an effort to drive future growth and support the Company’s 2030 strategy.Risk factors (Item 1A)