Colgate-Palmolive Company announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,866 million compared to USD 3,886 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 888 million compared to USD 946 million a year ago. Net income was USD 586 million compared to USD 637 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.68 compared to USD 0.73 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 7,750 million compared to USD 7,888 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,767 million compared to USD 1,929 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,146 million compared to USD 1,271 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.33 compared to USD 1.46 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.33 compared to USD 1.45 a year ago.