The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) and the rest of the household products stocks fared in Q3.

Household products stocks are generally stable investments, as many of the industry's products are essential for a comfortable and functional living space. Recently, there's been a growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable offerings, reflecting the evolving consumer preferences for environmentally conscious options. These trends can be double-edged swords that benefit companies who innovate quickly to take advantage of them and hurt companies that don't invest enough to meet consumers where they want to be with regards to trends.

The 10 household products stocks we track reported a mixed Q3. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.3% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1% above.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 2.2% on average since the latest earnings results.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL)

Formed after the 1928 combination between toothpaste maker Colgate and soap maker Palmolive-Peet, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) is a consumer products company that focuses on personal, household, and pet products.

Colgate-Palmolive reported revenues of $5.13 billion, up 1.9% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, but overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a miss of analysts’ gross margin estimates.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) today reported results for third quarter 2025. Noel Wallace, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the Base Business third quarter results, “We are pleased to have delivered another quarter of net sales and organic sales growth, even in the face of slowing category growth in many markets and the negative impact from lower private label pet sales as we have exited that non-strategic business.

Interestingly, the stock is up 10.2% since reporting and currently trades at $84.28.

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Best Q3: Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT)

Enhancing the lives of both pets and homeowners, Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading producer and distributor of essential products for pet care, lawn and garden maintenance, and pest control.

Central Garden & Pet reported revenues of $678.2 million, up 1.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 3.9%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and adjusted operating income estimates.

Central Garden & Pet delivered the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 5.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $33.24.

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Weakest Q3: Energizer (NYSE: ENR)

Masterminds behind the viral Energizer Bunny mascot, Energizer (NYSE: ENR) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of batteries.

Energizer reported revenues of $832.8 million, up 3.4% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 0.8%. Still, it was a softer quarter as it posted EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations significantly and a miss of analysts’ gross margin estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 10.9% since the results and currently trades at $21.25.

Read our full analysis of Energizer’s results here.

Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB)

A leader in multiple consumer product categories, Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB) is a diversified company with a portfolio of trusted brands spanning home appliances, garden care, personal care, and pet care.

Spectrum Brands reported revenues of $733.5 million, down 5.2% year on year. This print lagged analysts' expectations by 1.1%. Zooming out, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a miss of analysts’ gross margin estimates.

Spectrum Brands had the weakest performance against analyst estimates among its peers. The stock is up 19.2% since reporting and currently trades at $63.47.

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WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC)

Short for “Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try”, WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC) is a renowned American consumer goods company known for its iconic and versatile spray, WD-40 Multi-Use Product.

WD-40 reported revenues of $154.4 million, flat year on year. This result met analysts’ expectations. However, it was a softer quarter as it produced a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates and a miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

The stock is up 1.2% since reporting and currently trades at $205.90.

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