Colgate-Palmolive Co. Announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,884 million compared to USD 4,002 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 879 million compared to USD 983 million a year ago. Net income was USD 560 million compared to USD 634 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.65 compared to USD 0.72 a year ago.