Colgate-Palmolive: Defensive Income + Modest Upside—A Tactical Long for 2026
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) offers a defensive trade for 2026: steady cash generation, a mid-single-digit yield, and buyback support at a valuation that looks reasonable for a consumer staple. Enter on a near-term pullback, target a ~10% upside with a conservative stop, and hold through the next 6 months as fundamentals and macro conditions normalize.