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Colgate Palmolive Co (CL)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +76
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — CL

Based on 1951 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,951 hedge funds hold CL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding CL is almost the same as a year ago (+60 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

922 buying844 selling
Last quarter: 922 funds bought or added vs 844 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 146 → 149 → 226 → 208. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 72% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 13% new
1,403 out of 1,951 hedge funds have held CL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

163 → 146 → 149 → 226 → 208 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 146 → 149 → 226 → 208. A growing number of institutions are discovering CL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,996 holders: 1,484 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 196 entered 1–2 years ago, and 316 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 1943 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in CL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CL

In 2026 Q1, 922 hedge funds were net buyers of CL (208 opened a new position, 714 added to an existing one), while 844 reduced or exited (712 trimmed, 132 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 47% of total institutional value in CL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +76 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1951.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CL

How many hedge funds hold CL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CL vs. share price

Market Analysis: CL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Colgate Palmolive Co (CL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
CL
+7.1%
XLP
+3.2%

CL outperformed XLP by +3.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
CL
+3.6%
XLP
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, CL outperformed XLP by +3.6% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

97 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
8.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1928 1875 2.83%
13F Shares 673M 682M -1.23%
Total Value $52.75B $51.20B 3.04%
New Positions 203 226 -23
Increased Positions 696 591 +105
Closed Positions 150 164 -14
Reduced Positions 697 747 -50
Total Calls 24 25 -4.0%
Total Puts 29 21 38.1%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.21 0.84 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 CL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 7.73% 1,589,800 $135.0M
2 Baypointe Partners LLC 5.85% 50,000 $4.3M
3 CoreFirst Bank & Trust 4.97% 110,082 $9.4M
4 Amiral Gestion 4.55% 96,000 $8.2M
5 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 4.26% 237,813 $20.3M
6 Coerente Capital Management 4.10% 258,810 $22.1M
7 Paradiem, LLC 2.91% 154,940 $13.2M
8 Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc 2.88% 5,406,578 $460.8M
9 Walsky Investment Management, Inc. 2.86% 32,896 $2.8M
10 Ami Asset Management Corp 2.71% 498,079 $42.5M
11 Cartenna Capital, LP 2.64% 850,000 $72.4M
12 Sarasin & Partners LLP 2.60% 2,497,088 $212.8M
13 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 2.55% 132,905 $11.3M
14 Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC 2.46% 147,209 $12.5M
15 Avity Investment Management INC. 2.15% 346,737 $29.6M
16 Villere St Denis J & Co LLC 2.14% 227,880 $19.4M
17 Lgt Capital Partners LTD. 2.14% 472,976 $40.3M
18 Welch Group, LLC 2.01% 626,828 $53.4M
19 Integras Partners LLC 1.98% 35,366 $3.0M
20 Infusive Asset Management Inc. 1.97% 47,816 $4.1M
21 R.H. Dinel Investment Counsel, Inc. 1.90% 27,575 $2.4M
22 BLI - Banque de Luxembourg Investments 1.79% 764,344 $59.8M
23 Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC 1.76% 36,400 $3.1M
24 Confluence Investment Management LLC 1.65% 1,250,090 $106.5M
25 Zevin Asset Management LLC 1.50% 127,322 $10.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Colgate Palmolive Co (CL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CL?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 922 funds bought or added vs 844 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CL holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 1943 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in CL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CL?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,403 out of 1,951 hedge funds have held CL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Colgate Palmolive Co (CL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CL has moved +3.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CL has gained +7.1% vs +3.2% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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