Tom’s of Maine toothpaste is majority-owned by Colgate-Palmolive.

Who owns Tom’s toothpaste?

  • Tom’s of Maine, the brand behind Tom’s toothpaste, has been a majority-owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive since 2006.
  • Colgate-Palmolive originally bought 84% of Tom’s of Maine in a deal valued at about 100 million dollars.
  • The founding Chappell family (Tom and Kate Chappell) retained a minority stake of around 16% and continued to have a role in the company after the acquisition.

So, when you ask “who owns Tom’s toothpaste,” you’re essentially asking about Tom’s of Maine, and the answer today is that it sits under the Colgate- Palmolive corporate umbrella, with its original founders still historically associated as minority owners and brand stewards.

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