Form 4: Colgate-Palmolive CFO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Colgate-Palmolive's Chief Financial Officer, Stanley J. Sutula III, disposed of 385 shares of common stock to cover tax liabilities from restricted stock units.

Summary

• Stanley J. Sutula III, Chief Financial Officer of Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL), reported a transaction on December 3, 2025.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 385 shares of common stock at a price of $78.2 per share.
• This disposition was for the payment of Medicare and income tax liability, achieved by withholding shares from previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Following this transaction, Mr. Sutula directly beneficially owns 55,310 shares of common stock.
• Additionally, 326 shares are indirectly beneficially owned through the Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee.
• The reporting person continues to hold the remaining restricted stock units after the tax withholding.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. This is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes related to RSU vesting, which is a common occurrence for executives. It does not indicate a positive or negative sentiment towards the company's future prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Key Dates

Recommendation

The transaction reported is a non-discretionary sale of shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. This is a common and expected event for executives and does not reflect a change in the reporting person's investment conviction or the company's fundamentals. Therefore, it does not provide a basis for altering an existing 'hold' recommendation.

Keywords

Colgate-Palmolive, CL, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stanley J. Sutula III, Chief Financial Officer, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Withholding, Common Stock