Colgate-Palmolive posted a higher profit in the first quarter but lowered 2025 earnings guidance due to tariffs.The maker of Ajax and Softsoap on Friday posted a profit of $690 million, or 85 cents a share,

Higher costs could further dampen consumer demand. For Colgate, tariffs will drive raw and packaging materials costs higher as commodity prices increase, according to its presentation. The gross margin,

Investing.com - Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) has slashed its full-year guidance for organic sales, becoming the latest company to cite possible headwinds from aggressive U.S. tariffs, although the consumer goods group still delivered better-than-anticipated first-quarter earnings.