Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer staples company whose core business is oral care — toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash. Colgate claims to be the global leader in toothpaste and manual toothbrushes, and argues that the Colgate brand is the most penetrated consumer brand in the world. Oral care accounts for roughly 44% of revenue and is especially strong in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Beyond oral care, Colgate sells personal care products (liquid hand soap, bar soaps, deodorants, shower gels) and home care products (dishwashing liquids, household cleaners, fabric conditioners) under brands including Palmolive, Softsoap, Fabuloso, and Irish Spring. These categories together make up about 33% of revenue. The remaining ~23% comes from Hill's Pet Nutrition, which sells premium, science-based pet food for dogs and cats under the Science Diet and Prescription Diet brands. Hill's is differentiated by its veterinary endorsement model — Prescription Diet is sold through vets to manage specific health conditions, making it higher-margin and more defensible than mass-market pet food. Colgate sells through large-format retailers, discounters, and e-commerce globally, operating in over 200 countries, with Walmart representing ~11% of net sales. The business model is built on high household penetration, frequent repeat purchases, and pricing power — particularly in emerging markets, which account for roughly half of revenue and represent the primary volume growth opportunity.