Colgate-Palmolive is an American consumer products company that produces household, health, and personal care products. The document analyzes Colgate-Palmolive's beta interpretation over a 1-year period to measure the volatility of its stock returns relative to the overall market. It calculates Colgate-Palmolive's beta at 0.43 using daily stock returns compared to a benchmark index, indicating its stock returns are less volatile than the overall market.