Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)

In the past six months, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) stock has trended down by 10.28%. Recent financial reports indicate mixed performance. In Q4 2024, the company exceeded its outlook, while Q1 2025 saw a decrease in net sales. Q2 2024 delivered strong organic sales growth and gross margin expansion. The International segment demonstrated strong organic growth of 7.7% in Q3 2025. The Board declared a 4.0% increase in its quarterly dividend on January 29, 2025. Insider trading activity in recent months has shown several small purchases by officers and directors.

While Church & Dwight's business is generally not seasonal, certain product categories experience higher demand during specific times of the year. Sales of SPINBRUSH™ and WATERPIK® increase in the fall, NAIR™ sales rise in the spring/summer, and VITAFUSION™, L'IL CRITTERS™, and ZICAM™ see increased demand in the fourth quarter. Several Animal Nutrition products within the Specialty Products Division experience higher demand during warmer weather months. Analysis of the CHD stock's seasonal chart suggests a "Buy Date" of November 11 and a "Sell Date" of March 10.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a global consumer packaged goods company founded in 1847, headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. It operates in the Consumer Staples sector, focusing on Household Products and Healthcare industries. The company is a leading U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, the foundation for its ARM & HAMMER™ brand, and offers a wide range of well-known brands across various product categories.

Church & Dwight has a global presence with operations segmented into Consumer Domestic (primarily the U.S. market, accounting for 82% of net sales), Consumer International (including Canada, France, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and China), and Specialty Products Division (serving industrial and agricultural customers in the U.S. and Canada). Online sales are a growing channel, representing 23% of global sales.

Church & Dwight's brands are generally recognized for their trustworthiness and iconic status. In 2024, the company received several accolades for its sustainability efforts. Key events impacting brand and business in the past year include the acquisition of the Touchland brand in June 2025 and the sale of its VitaFusion and L'il Critters Brands in December 2025. The company expanded its partnership with Major League Baseball in August 2025. The company has seen strong performance in its online channels, with e-commerce sales accounting for 23% of global sales.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is largely controlled by institutional shareholders, who collectively hold an 89% stake in the company. The largest institutional owners include The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Individual investors hold an 11% stake, while insiders own less than 1% of the company.