Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company anchored by its dominant position in oral care, where its toothpaste and toothbrush brands lead in many markets worldwide. It also sells home care, personal care and pet nutrition through Hill's, giving it broad exposure to defensive everyday categories with strong emerging-market presence. Colgate has raised its dividend for more than three decades, sustained by resilient demand for essential products and steady cash generation. The yield is moderate rather than high, and its score reflects a solid but not exceptional profile amid sluggish growth in some categories. It remains a dependable, defensive income holding for investors prioritising consistency over yield.