Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
reported a loss of $37 million in its fourth quarter, but its adjusted earnings and revenue surpassed Wall Street expectations, indicating some resilience amid consumer uncertainty.
The consumer-electronics giant’s TV business has faced a notable decline, grappling with weak demand, intense competition and higher marketing and labor costs.
Sales rose 16%, but the medical-device maker issued a soft forecast for the year, sending shares down premarket.
Robert Bosch said it expects market conditions to remain difficult this year after reporting sluggish sales growth and lower earnings for what it said was “an incredibly challenging” 2025.
Newell Brands reported lower fourth-quarter sales after previously saying that its price hikes were drawing resistance from customers.
