Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

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Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD – Get Free Report) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.890-0.890 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.930. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.6 billion-$1.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.6 billion. Church & Dwight also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.740-3.810 EPS.

Church & Dwight Price Performance

CHD stock traded up $1.64 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $99.32. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,656,954 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,682,534. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The company’s 50 day moving average is $97.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $96.60. Church & Dwight has a fifty-two week low of $81.33 and a fifty-two week high of $106.04. The stock has a market cap of $23.53 billion, a PE ratio of 32.67, a P/E/G ratio of 3.52 and a beta of 0.47.

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.90 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.50 billion. Church & Dwight had a return on equity of 20.51% and a net margin of 11.81%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.94 earnings per share. Church & Dwight has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.890-0.890 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.740-3.810 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Church & Dwight will post 3.74 EPS for the current year.

Church & Dwight Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a $0.3075 dividend. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Church & Dwight’s dividend payout ratio is presently 40.46%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings raised Church & Dwight from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $109.00 price objective on shares of Church & Dwight in a report on Monday, May 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $111.00 price objective on shares of Church & Dwight in a research report on Friday, May 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Church & Dwight from $99.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $110.00 target price (up from $105.00) on shares of Church & Dwight in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Church & Dwight has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $103.82.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on CHD

Insider Buying and Selling at Church & Dwight

In related news, Director Penry W. Price sold 5,960 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.86, for a total transaction of $565,365.60. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 30,070 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,852,440.20. This trade represents a 16.54% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Brian D. Buchert sold 10,160 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.14, for a total transaction of $997,102.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 1,286 shares in the company, valued at $126,208.04. The trade was a 88.76% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 47,680 shares of company stock worth $4,672,190. Insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Church & Dwight

Here are the key news stories impacting Church & Dwight this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter net sales increased 1.6% year over year to $1.53 billion, exceeding the $1.50 billion analyst consensus and the company’s expectation of a decline. Organic sales growth accelerated to 5.8%, well above the 3% outlook, with growth across all three business segments. Church & Dwight Delivers Strong Second Quarter Results
  • Positive Sentiment: Church & Dwight raised its 2026 outlook for reported sales, earnings and operating cash flow. Full-year sales are now expected to be flat to up 1%, compared with the previous forecast for a 0.5% to 1.5% decline, while cash from operations is projected at approximately $1.175 billion. Church & Dwight Lifts Outlook After 2Q Organic Sales Jump
  • Positive Sentiment: International sales rose 7.2%, with organic growth of 9.1%, while domestic organic sales increased 5.1%. Six-month operating cash flow reached $461.6 million, and the company also acquired the Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater brand. Church & Dwight Q2 Net Sales Rise
  • Positive Sentiment: William Blair analyst Jon Andersen maintained a Buy rating, citing the organic-sales momentum, raised guidance and potential for long-term outperformance. Church & Dwight Earns Buy Rating
  • Neutral Sentiment: Adjusted second-quarter EPS was $0.89, roughly in line with consensus in some reports but slightly below the broader $0.90 estimate; reported diluted EPS declined from $0.94 a year ago. Church & Dwight Stock Rises
  • Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.89 is below the $0.93 consensus estimate, signaling near-term earnings pressure despite full-year guidance improvements.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Church & Dwight

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in Church & Dwight in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Church & Dwight in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. GW&K Investment Management LLC raised its position in Church & Dwight by 83.0% in the 4th quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 344 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Church & Dwight by 195.7% in the 4th quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 346 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 229 shares during the period. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in shares of Church & Dwight in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.60% of the company’s stock.

About Church & Dwight

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Church & Dwight Co, Inc is a U.S.-based consumer products company best known for its Arm & Hammer baking soda business. Founded in 1846 with the manufacture and marketing of sodium bicarbonate, the company has grown into a diversified maker and marketer of household, personal care and specialty products. Church & Dwight is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CHD and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.

The company’s portfolio spans a range of categories including household cleaning and laundry, oral care, personal care, sexual wellness and health & wellness.

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