Who owns Palmolive?
Palmolive is owned by Colgate-Palmolive (the United States, NYSE: CL).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Colgate-Palmolive Company verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1898
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Dishwashing
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Palmolive
Palmolive soap was launched in 1898, made from palm and olive oils rather than animal tallow, which gave the brand its name and a milder reputation. Its maker merged with Colgate in 1928 to form the present company, and the name now covers dishwashing liquid as well as soap in most markets.
Ownership timeline of Palmolive
- 1898 – present Colgate-Palmolive [1] verified
Where Palmolive sits in Colgate-Palmolive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Palmolive?
The parent company of Palmolive is Colgate-Palmolive, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Palmolive American?
Yes. Palmolive originated in the United States in 1898 and its owner, Colgate-Palmolive, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Palmolive still owned by Colgate-Palmolive?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Palmolive is still owned by Colgate-Palmolive. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Colgate-Palmolive Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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