Joel Greenblatt's CL Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 173,937 shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) worth $13.9 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in CL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 449,964 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2019, reducing 256,922 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2013 | +44,817 | New Buy | 44,817 | $59.31 |
| Q4 2013 | -12,541 | Reduce 27.98% | 32,276 | $65.22 |
| Q1 2014 | -32,276 | Sold Out | 32,276 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +4,826 | New Buy | 4,826 | $69.42 |
| Q2 2015 | +50,086 | Add 1037.84% | 54,912 | $65.41 |
| Q3 2015 | +49,123 | Add 89.46% | 104,035 | $63.46 |
| Q4 2015 | -104,035 | Sold Out | 104,035 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +111,356 | New Buy | 111,356 | $65.44 |
| Q1 2017 | -51,489 | Reduce 46.24% | 59,867 | $73.20 |
| Q2 2017 | -20,398 | Reduce 34.07% | 39,469 | $74.13 |
| Q3 2017 | +67,399 | Add 170.76% | 106,868 | $72.85 |
| Q4 2017 | -47,451 | Reduce 44.40% | 59,417 | $75.45 |
| Q1 2018 | +112,505 | Add 189.35% | 171,922 | $71.68 |
| Q2 2018 | +449,964 | Add 261.73% | 621,886 | $64.81 |
| Q3 2018 | +126,985 | Add 20.42% | 748,871 | $66.95 |
| Q4 2018 | -249,525 | Reduce 33.32% | 499,346 | $59.52 |
| Q1 2019 | -256,922 | Reduce 51.45% | 242,424 | $68.54 |
| Q2 2019 | +17,503 | Add 7.22% | 259,927 | $71.67 |
| Q3 2019 | +138,330 | Add 53.22% | 398,257 | $73.51 |
| Q4 2019 | -67,991 | Reduce 17.07% | 330,266 | $68.84 |
| Q1 2020 | -170,763 | Reduce 51.70% | 159,503 | $66.36 |
| Q2 2020 | +21,980 | Add 13.78% | 181,483 | $73.26 |
| Q3 2020 | -42,795 | Reduce 23.58% | 138,688 | $77.15 |
| Q4 2020 | -30,193 | Reduce 21.77% | 108,495 | $85.51 |
| Q1 2021 | -11,037 | Reduce 10.17% | 97,458 | $78.83 |
| Q2 2021 | -7,095 | Reduce 7.28% | 90,363 | $81.35 |
| Q3 2021 | +37,098 | Add 41.05% | 127,461 | $75.58 |
| Q4 2021 | -30,922 | Reduce 24.26% | 96,539 | $85.34 |
| Q1 2022 | +11,744 | Add 12.17% | 108,283 | $75.83 |
| Q2 2022 | -41,920 | Reduce 38.71% | 66,363 | $80.14 |
| Q3 2022 | +12,366 | Add 18.63% | 78,729 | $70.25 |
| Q4 2022 | -65,745 | Reduce 83.51% | 12,984 | $78.79 |
| Q1 2023 | -12,984 | Sold Out | 12,984 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | +47,484 | New Buy | 47,484 | $77.04 |
| Q3 2023 | +22,832 | Add 48.08% | 70,316 | $71.11 |
| Q4 2023 | -9,783 | Reduce 13.91% | 60,533 | $79.71 |
| Q1 2024 | +30,717 | Add 50.74% | 91,250 | $90.05 |
| Q2 2024 | -9,163 | Reduce 10.04% | 82,087 | $97.04 |
| Q3 2024 | +34,814 | Add 42.41% | 116,901 | $103.81 |
| Q4 2024 | -11,352 | Reduce 9.71% | 105,549 | $90.91 |
| Q1 2025 | -3,882 | Reduce 3.68% | 101,667 | $93.70 |
| Q2 2025 | -8,772 | Reduce 8.63% | 92,895 | $90.90 |
| Q3 2025 | +81,042 | Add 87.24% | 173,937 | $79.94 |
Joel Greenblatt's Colgate-Palmolive Company Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) in Q3 2013, acquiring 44,817 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) for 49 quarters since Q3 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) was in Q2 2018, adding 621,886 shares worth $40.3 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 173,937 shares of Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), valued at approximately $13.9 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 0.06% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) was 748,871 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.