Colgate-Palmolive Company vs General Mills, Inc. — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $74.26B), while General Mills, Inc. trades at $37.82 (market cap $19.89B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 3.7× General Mills, Inc.'s market cap, and General Mills, Inc. pays the higher dividend (6.55%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | GIS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.26B | $19.89B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $51.11 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $32.17 |
Enterprise Value | $80.74B | $33.37B |
Dividend Yield | 2.28% | 6.55% |
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Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
Read more on CL →General Mills is a leading global packaged food company that produces snacks, cereal, convenient meals, yogurt, dough, baking mixes and ingredients, pet food, and superpremium ice cream. Its largest brands are Nature Valley, Cheerios, Old El Paso, Yoplait, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, BLUE, and Haagen-Dazs. In fiscal 2022, 77% of its revenue was derived from the United States, although the company also operates in Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America. While most of General Mills' products are sold through retail stores to consumers, the company also sells products into the food-service channel and the commercial baking industry.
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