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CHD·Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$97.70
Open
$96.60
Market Cap
23.16B
52W High
$106.04
Low
$95.08
P. Close
$95.73
P/E
31.59
52W Low
$81.33
Fwd P/E
105.53
DailyIQ Est.
$104.32
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
Barclays has lowered its price target for Church & Dwight to $86 from $79, citing margin pressure and weaker demand. This downgrade signals that the bank sees potential downside risk if earnings miss expectations or if the consumer‑staples sector faces further headwinds. The underweight rating diverges from the market average overweight stance, suggesting a more cautious outlook for the stock. The change reflects concerns that CHD’s cost structure may erode profitability in the near term. Traders should watch the upcoming earnings guidance for any updates on cost‑management initiatives. A tighter margin could compress the company’s operating income, limiting its ability to invest in growth. If CHD fails to curb costs, the stock may underperform peers in the consumer‑staples space. Monitor any regulatory or supply‑chain developments that could further impact demand for CHD’s products. Keep an eye on macroeconomic indicators that influence consumer spending, as they could amplify the margin pressure. The next 1–10 trading days will be critical for assessing whether the company can stabilize earnings and regain investor confidence.
Earnings Summary
Church & Dwight (CHD) is a consumer‑defensive company that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of household and personal care products, including well‑known brands such as ARM & HAMMER, TROJAN, and OXICLEAN, and also operates a specialty products division. The firm operates in the household & personal products industry, serving a diversified distribution network of retailers and online channels. In the most recent quarters, CHD reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.644 billion, a 3.6% increase from Q3 2025’s $1.5856 billion, and an EPS of $0.86, slightly below the $0.9265 estimate, marking a miss. Q1 2026 revenue fell to $1.4693 billion, down 10.5% from Q4 2025, and EPS rose to $0.95, again missing the $0.9533 estimate; this contrasts with Q1 2025’s $1.4671 billion revenue and $0.91 EPS, both beating estimates. The company’s revenue growth has been modest year‑over‑year, with Q4 2024 at $1.582 billion up 3.8% versus Q4 2025, and Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 growth barely 0.1%. EPS has trended upward YoY, with a 12.3% increase from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025 and a 4.4% rise from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026, yet the firm has missed analyst estimates in the last two quarters after beating them in four of the previous five. Recent news highlights Barclays’ downgrade of CHD’s price target to $86 from $79, citing margin pressure and weaker demand, and concerns that cost‑structure erosion could compress operating income; this downgrade underscores the sensitivity of the company’s profitability to cost management. Investors should watch for guidance on cost‑control initiatives and margin improvement in the next earnings release, as well as any updates on product innovation or regulatory changes that could affect packaging or environmental compliance costs, given the firm’s historical pattern of revenue growth coupled with EPS misses when cost pressures intensify.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.70$0.77$0.85$0.92$0.99Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.90 - -
Q1'26$0.95$0.95-0.3%
Q4'25$0.93$0.86-7.2%
Q3'25$0.74$0.81+9.9%
Q2'25$0.86$0.94+9.5%
Q1'25$0.90$0.91+1.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.4B$1.5B$1.5B$1.6B$1.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.5B - -
Q1'26$1.5B$1.5B-1.6%
Q4'25$1.5B$1.6B+13.0%
Q3'25 - $1.6B -
Q2'25 - $1.5B -
Q1'25 - $1.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CHD Stock Snapshot

CHD is currently trading at $95.75, giving Church & Dwight Co., Inc. a market cap of 23.16B and a P/E ratio of 31.6. Today's range spans $95.08–$97.70, with shares opening at $96.60 and moving up $0.02 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year CHD has traded between $81.33 and $106.04 - the current price is +17.7% off the 52-week low and -9.7% from the high. 27 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $102.95 (range $77.00–$115.00), implying upside of +7.5%.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is a large-cap in Consumer Defensive with 23.16B in market cap, currently sitting on a HOLD signal at 55/100. Price: $95.75 (in the middle of its 52-week range). Sentiment: bullish at 60/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 31.6. The 52-week range of $81.33–$106.04 is the structural anchor, and the current neutral phase is the market's way of asking for more information before committing to a direction.

Portfolio construction in Consumer Defensive often uses large-cap names like CHD as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 55/100 (HOLD) at $95.75 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (60/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $81.33–$106.04 annual range rather than a directional bet.