Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, earnings per share were as follows:

	2018					2017					2016
	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	$	2,400	870.6	$	2.76	$	2,024	881.8	$	2.30	$	2,441	891.8	$	2.74
Stock options and restricted stock units			2.4					6.0					6.6
Diluted EPS	$	2,400	873.0	$	2.75	$	2,024	887.8	$	2.28	$	2,441	898.4	$	2.72