
$CL delivered a 2Q-2026 earnings beat as aggressive margin expansion offset volume weakness in North America.
* GAAP EPS decreased 5% to $0.86, but adjusted EPS of $0.99 (+8% YoY) beat the $0.95 expectation.
* Net sales of $5.36B (+4.9% YoY) beat the $5.358B expectation.
* Adjusted gross margin expanded 140bps YoY to 61.5% as productivity gains helped offset volume pressure.
* Updated guidance: FY26 adjusted EPS growth is now mid-single-digits (vs low- to mid-single-digits) and adjusted gross margin is now roughly flat (vs down).
Emerging market strength and 15% higher advertising spending are sustaining the company's 41.3% global toothpaste market share. Management is prioritizing premium innovation to offset a 3.9% organic volume decline in North America.
Earnings call today at 08:30 am EDT.

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