Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)

In the past six months, Church & Dwight's stock price has experienced fluctuations and analyst re-evaluations. As of June 27, 2025, the share price was $94.78, representing a decrease of -1.71% from the prior week and a -9.41% decrease over the last year. Analyst rating changes included upgrades from RBC Capital and B of A Securities, while Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and UBS lowered their price targets. Church & Dwight announced its agreement to acquire the Touchland® brand for $700 million plus an earn-out. The company reported its First Quarter 2025 results on May 1, 2025, and is expected to release its next earnings report on July 25, 2025. The company declared its 497th regular quarterly dividend and increased its quarterly dividend by 4.0%. In the past six months, Church & Dwight insiders have engaged in more selling than buying.

Demand for Church & Dwight's products is influenced by seasonal factors such as cold and flu season, which increases demand for products like Zicam. Cleaning and personal care products also saw increased demand during the coronavirus pandemic due to a heightened focus on hygiene. The company generally benefits from consistent consumer demand across its diverse portfolio, and its sales depend on consumer demand for its products.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is an American consumer goods company that develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of household, personal care, and specialty products. Founded in 1846 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, it operates within the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The company is the leading U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, known as baking soda, and its portfolio includes well-known brands, with Arm & Hammer accounting for approximately 45% of its domestic consumer product sales. Its major product categories include household cleaning, personal care, and specialty products.

Church & Dwight has a global footprint, distributing products in over 100 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. While it has an international presence with offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, approximately 89% of its revenue comes from North American markets. In the United States and Canada, the company benefits from established retail partnerships with mass merchandisers, grocery chains, and e-commerce platforms.

Church & Dwight has a strong brand reputation built on consumer recognition, quality, and value, especially with its Arm & Hammer brand. The company's sustainability and ethical practices enhance its reputation. It has received recognition for its sustainability efforts, including listings on Newsweek Magazine's America's Most Responsible and America's Greenest Companies lists, the EPA's Green Power Partnership-Top 100 list, the 2023 Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 List, and Forbes Magazine's America's Best Midsize Employer Award for 2022/2023. No significant negative events impacting its brand reputation were found in the past year.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has significant institutional ownership, with approximately 84.89% to 87.05% of the stock held by institutions, 1.00% to 1.20% held by insiders, and around 14.10% held by retail investors. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Blackrock, Inc., State Street Corp., Capital International Investors, Jpmorgan Chase & Co., Fundsmith LLP, Geode Capital Management, LLC, and Massachusetts Financial Services Co /Ma/.