Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, earnings per share were as follows:

	2017					2016					2015
	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	$	2,024	881.8	$	2.30	$	2,441	891.8	$	2.74	$	1,384	902.2	$	1.53
Stock options and restricted stock units			6.0					6.6					7.5
Diluted EPS	$	2,024	887.8	$	2.28	$	2,441	898.4	$	2.72	$	1,384	909.7	$	1.52