Renaissance Technologies's CL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3.22 M shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) worth $257.51 M, representing 0.34% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in CL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2022, adding 3.43 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 2.09 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +7.71 M | Add 0.00% | 7.71 M | $57.29 |
| Q3 2013 | -42,300 | Reduce 0.55% | 7.67 M | $59.30 |
| Q4 2013 | -317,100 | Reduce 4.14% | 7.35 M | $65.21 |
| Q1 2014 | -2,000 | Reduce 0.03% | 7.35 M | $64.87 |
| Q2 2014 | +2.26 M | Add 30.75% | 9.61 M | $68.18 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.42 M | Add 14.75% | 11.02 M | $65.22 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.55 M | Add 14.09% | 12.58 M | $69.19 |
| Q1 2015 | +167,700 | Add 1.33% | 12.74 M | $69.34 |
| Q2 2015 | -152,300 | Reduce 1.20% | 12.59 M | $65.41 |
| Q3 2015 | -1.15 M | Reduce 9.16% | 11.44 M | $63.46 |
| Q4 2015 | -1.37 M | Reduce 12.02% | 10.06 M | $66.62 |
| Q1 2016 | -181,400 | Reduce 1.80% | 9.88 M | $70.65 |
| Q2 2016 | -2.09 M | Reduce 21.14% | 7.79 M | $73.20 |
| Q3 2016 | -944,900 | Reduce 12.13% | 6.85 M | $74.14 |
| Q4 2016 | +1.61 M | Add 23.45% | 8.45 M | $65.44 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.6 M | Reduce 18.97% | 6.85 M | $73.19 |
| Q2 2017 | +2.9 M | Add 42.39% | 9.75 M | $74.13 |
| Q3 2017 | -149,300 | Reduce 1.53% | 9.6 M | $72.85 |
| Q4 2017 | -1 M | Reduce 10.44% | 8.6 M | $75.45 |
| Q1 2018 | +621,700 | Add 7.23% | 9.22 M | $71.68 |
| Q2 2018 | -2.02 M | Reduce 21.93% | 7.2 M | $64.81 |
| Q3 2018 | -573,100 | Reduce 7.96% | 6.63 M | $66.95 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.05 M | Reduce 15.82% | 5.58 M | $59.52 |
| Q1 2019 | -327,000 | Reduce 5.86% | 5.25 M | $68.54 |
| Q2 2019 | -363,100 | Reduce 6.91% | 4.89 M | $71.67 |
| Q3 2019 | -326,575 | Reduce 6.68% | 4.56 M | $73.51 |
| Q4 2019 | +109,900 | Add 2.41% | 4.67 M | $68.84 |
| Q1 2020 | +2.35 M | Add 50.32% | 7.02 M | $66.36 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.43 M | Reduce 20.39% | 5.59 M | $73.26 |
| Q3 2020 | -1.08 M | Reduce 19.36% | 4.51 M | $77.15 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.46 M | Reduce 32.39% | 3.05 M | $85.51 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.4 M | Reduce 45.94% | 1.65 M | $78.83 |
| Q2 2021 | +230,700 | Add 14.00% | 1.88 M | $81.35 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.53 M | Add 81.38% | 3.41 M | $75.58 |
| Q4 2021 | -1.15 M | Reduce 33.65% | 2.26 M | $85.34 |
| Q1 2022 | +3.43 M | Add 151.56% | 5.69 M | $75.83 |
| Q2 2022 | -816,300 | Reduce 14.35% | 4.87 M | $80.14 |
| Q3 2022 | -763,100 | Reduce 15.66% | 4.11 M | $70.25 |
| Q4 2022 | -698,495 | Reduce 17.00% | 3.41 M | $0.08 |
| Q1 2023 | +278,100 | Add 8.15% | 3.69 M | $0.08 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.43 M | Reduce 38.85% | 2.26 M | $0.08 |
| Q3 2023 | -572,918 | Reduce 25.40% | 1.68 M | $71.11 |
| Q4 2023 | -225,000 | Reduce 13.37% | 1.46 M | $79.71 |
| Q1 2024 | +502,375 | Add 34.46% | 1.96 M | $90.05 |
| Q2 2024 | -117,000 | Reduce 5.97% | 1.84 M | $97.04 |
| Q3 2024 | -193,098 | Reduce 10.48% | 1.65 M | $103.81 |
| Q4 2024 | +1.16 M | Add 70.18% | 2.81 M | $90.91 |
| Q1 2025 | +106,300 | Add 3.79% | 2.91 M | $93.70 |
| Q2 2025 | -144,000 | Reduce 4.94% | 2.77 M | $90.90 |
| Q3 2025 | +450,839 | Add 16.27% | 3.22 M | $79.94 |
Renaissance Technologies's Colgate-Palmolive Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 7,707,800 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) was in Q2 2013, adding 7,707,800 shares worth $441.58 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,221,249 shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), valued at approximately $257.51 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) represents approximately 0.34% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) was 12,743,100 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.