Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, earnings per share were as follows:

	2020					2019					2018
	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	$	2,695	856.8	$	3.15	$	2,367	859.1	$	2.76	$	2,400	870.6	$	2.76
Stock options and restricted stock units			2.5					2.0					2.4
Diluted EPS	$	2,695	859.3	$	3.14	$	2,367	861.1	$	2.75	$	2,400	873.0	$	2.75