Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, earnings per share were as follows:

	2016					2015					2014
	Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company		Shares (millions)	Per Share		Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company		Shares (millions)	Per Share		Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company		Shares (millions)	Per Share
Basic EPS	$	2,441	891.8	$	2.74	$	1,384	902.2	$	1.53	$	2,180	915.1	$	2.38
Stock options and restricted stock units			6.6					7.5					9.2
Diluted EPS	$	2,441	898.4	$	2.72	$	1,384	909.7	$	1.52	$	2,180	924.3	$	2.36