Colgate-Palmolive a Market Leader

New York City-based Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL - Analyst Report) is a global consumer products company with a distribution network reaching more than 200 countries. The company has a stellar long-term growth record. Positive earning surprises along with savings from the company’s restructuring and business-building plan should support future growth.

The company remains the clear market leader in the oral care segment. With an array of new products launched in 2008, Colgate-Palmolive is delivering strong results despite aggressive advertising expenditures and higher input costs. Its tight financial controls and efforts to enhance shareholder value through share repurchases and dividend increases support a positive long-term view on the stock.

The stock is rated a Buy with a target price of $79.50, based on a 21 P/E on 12 month trailing earnings.

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