Colgate-Palmolive Company reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 4,950 million compared to USD 4,629 million a year ago. Net income was USD 718 million compared to USD 5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.87 compared to USD 0.01 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.87 compared to USD 0.01 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 19,457 million compared to USD 17,967 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,300 million compared to USD 1,785 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.78 compared to USD 2.13 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.77 compared to USD 2.13 a year ago.