Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Sep 28, 2026

Clorox recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.25 per share, making the annualized rate $5. The company faces challenges including a 33% stock price drop over the past year, an 85% payout ratio that management admits is "elevated," and increased debt from acquisitions. While CEO Linda Rendle projects a recovery in fiscal 2027 with adjusted EPS of $5.70 to $6.00, significant inflation headwinds and razor-thin dividend coverage raise questions about the sustainability of its decades-long dividend increase streak.

Sep 24, 2026

QRG Capital Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) by 1,363.2% in the second quarter, now holding 117,142 shares valued at approximately $11.35 million. Despite missing quarterly earnings estimates by a small margin, the company maintained its 2026 guidance and pays a quarterly dividend. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating, and several insiders sold shares during the quarter.

Sep 19, 2026

Wall Street Zen downgraded Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) from a "hold" to a "sell" rating, despite the broader analyst consensus remaining "Hold" with a target price of $104.41. The company's recent quarterly results showed a slight EPS miss but revenue growth, while insiders sold a significant number of shares totaling $5.46 million in the past 90 days. Institutional investors and hedge funds, however, own a substantial 86.6% of the company's stock.

Sep 18, 2026

Corient Private Wealth LP increased its stake in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. by 31.1% during the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 85,790 shares valued at $8.31 million. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Capital International Investors also significantly adjusted their positions in the company. Church & Dwight recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3075 per share and several insider stock sales have been reported.

Sep 18, 2026

Eighteen brokerages have given Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) a consensus "Hold" rating, with an average 12-month price target of $104.41. The company's recent quarterly results showed revenue exceeding estimates but earnings per share slightly missing the consensus. Insiders have sold a significant amount of shares, while institutional investors have adjusted their holdings in the consumer products company.

Sep 16, 2026

Shares of Church & Dwight Co. (CHD) rose 1.06% to $95.51 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market which saw the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average decline. The company's stock closed 9.93% below its 52-week high.

Sep 15, 2026

This article analyzes the Q2 performance of Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) and other household products stocks. It highlights that while the sector's revenues generally beat estimates, stock prices have declined post-earnings. Church & Dwight reported a satisfactory quarter with revenue beats, but the market reacted negatively, similar to other companies like Spectrum Brands, Energizer, Kimberly-Clark, and Central Garden & Pet, which also saw stock declines despite varying Q2 results.

Sep 14, 2026

Colgate-Palmolive is reportedly looking to sell its Softsoap, Irish Spring, and Speed Stick brands, with Goldman Sachs managing the process, as its North America revenue declined. While several strategic buyers might seem obvious, factors like scale, leverage, or ongoing acquisitions make them unlikely candidates. Private equity firms are considered the most probable purchasers for these mature, cash-generative brands.

Sep 14, 2026

National Pension Service significantly increased its stake in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) by 67.6%, purchasing an additional 12,463 shares to bring its total holdings to 30,911 shares valued at approximately $3.0 million. This move comes amidst mixed analyst sentiment, with a "Hold" consensus rating and an average price target of $104.41 against the stock's recent price of $94.05. Church & Dwight reported a 1.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.53 billion, though adjusted earnings per share of $0.89 slightly missed estimates.

Sep 13, 2026

Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly increased its stake in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) by 309.3% in the second quarter, acquiring an additional 27,815 shares and bringing its total holdings to 36,807 shares valued at $3.566 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and analysts have issued various ratings for the consumer products company. Church & Dwight recently reported its Q2 earnings, missing consensus estimates slightly on EPS but exceeding revenue forecasts.