Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:CL)

The data reveals fluctuations in the share price of the company over the analyzed period. Initially, the share price increased from 27.31 USD in early 2006 to peak at 41.56 USD in 2010, after which it experienced periods of both growth and decline, reaching a high point of 79.15 USD in 2021 before dipping to 72.77 USD in 2023.

Earnings per share (EPS) showed an overall upward trend, starting at 1.31 USD in 2006 and reaching its peak of 3.18 USD in 2021. Notable growth in EPS occurred between 2006 and 2009, with a slight dip around 2015 followed by a recovery and fluctuating values thereafter.

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio demonstrated considerable variability. Beginning at 20.83 in 2006, it peaked substantially at 43.36 in 2016, indicating periods where the share price was high relative to earnings. After 2016, the P/E ratio fluctuated but tended to remain elevated, ending at 33.85 in 2023, suggesting the market valued the company's earnings at a premium during the latter years.

Share Price Trends

Exhibited general growth with intermittent declines; significant increase from 2006 to 2010, further growth continuing to 2021, followed by a modest decline by 2023.

Earnings per Share (EPS) Trends

Displayed an overall increase in profitability, with peaks and troughs; a temporary drop noted around 2015 but resumed growth to highest EPS in 2021 before declining modestly.

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Trends

Fluctuated broadly, reflecting changes in market valuation relative to earnings; experienced a sharp rise by 2016, maintaining elevated levels thereafter, indicating increased market expectations or higher valuation multiples.

Correlations and Insights

The increase in share price is broadly aligned with increases in EPS, though disproportionate rises in P/E ratio suggest market valuation sometimes outpaced earnings growth, particularly around 2016 and the years following.