Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Kohl's Corporation — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $91.99 (market cap $74.26B), while Kohl's Corporation trades at $18.49 (market cap $2.16B). The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company is far larger — about 34.4× Kohl's Corporation's market cap, and Kohl's Corporation pays the higher dividend (2.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | KSS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.26B | $2.16B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $24.71 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $11.72 |
Enterprise Value | $80.74B | $8.26B |
Dividend Yield | 2.28% | 2.63% |
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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 →Kohl's operates 1,165 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 27% of its 2021 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
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