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

Posted by George Bondi on May 2nd, 2026

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.710-3.810 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.750. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.1 billion-$6.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.1 billion. Church & Dwight also updated its Q2 2026 guidance to 0.880-0.880 EPS.

Church & Dwight Price Performance

NYSE:CHD traded down $1.12 on Friday, reaching $95.94. 3,604,107 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,814,894. The company has a quick ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $97.16 and a 200-day simple moving average of $91.34. The firm has a market cap of $22.73 billion, a PE ratio of 31.77, a P/E/G ratio of 3.60 and a beta of 0.48. Church & Dwight has a 12 month low of $81.33 and a 12 month high of $106.04.

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.46 billion. Church & Dwight had a return on equity of 20.05% and a net margin of 11.88%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.91 earnings per share. Church & Dwight has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.880-0.880 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.710-3.810 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Church & Dwight will post 3.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Church & Dwight Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.3075 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $1.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Church & Dwight’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.73%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have commented on CHD shares. TD Cowen raised their price target on Church & Dwight from $99.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Church & Dwight from $102.00 to $106.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Church & Dwight from $100.00 to $98.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 17th. Morgan Stanley set a $105.00 price target on Church & Dwight and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on Church & Dwight from $102.00 to $98.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. 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 stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $101.59.

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Insider Activity

In other news, Director Janet S. Vergis sold 12,960 shares of Church & Dwight stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.00, for a total value of $1,308,960.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 17,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,727,302. The trade was a 43.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Penry W. Price sold 7,000 shares of Church & Dwight stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.58, for a total value of $704,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 30,070 shares in the company, valued at $3,024,440.60. This trade represents a 18.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.

Church & Dwight News Roundup

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

Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat estimates — EPS of $0.95 topped the $0.93 consensus and revenue of $1.469B slightly exceeded expectations; management said results exceeded the company’s own outlook. Church & Dwight Reports Q1 2026 Results
Positive Sentiment: Healthy organic growth and margin expansion — organic sales rose ~5% and gross margins widened, driven by resilient demand for staple brands and market-share gains, supporting near-term profit resilience. Church & Dwight beats estimates on strong organic sales growth
Neutral Sentiment: Management flagged inflation risk tied to Middle East developments but characterized the impact as likely transitory — this highlights cost uncertainty without an immediate change to the recovery narrative. Church & Dwight CEO Warns Of Middle East-Driven Inflation, But Calls It ‘Transitory’
Neutral Sentiment: Full‑year guidance set to $3.71–$3.81 EPS (vs. roughly $3.75 consensus) and revenue roughly $6.1–$6.2B — FY range is close to Street estimates, leaving mid‑year expectations dependent on upcoming quarters. Church & Dwight Reports Q1 2026 Results
Negative Sentiment: Q2 guidance missed — management issued Q2 EPS guidance of $0.88 versus the ~ $0.97 Street view, creating near-term disappointment and a reason for shares to pull back. Listen to Conference Call / Earnings Transcript
Negative Sentiment: Costs pressured profit — coverage notes that profit was hit by higher input costs and tariffs despite top-line strength, underscoring margin risk if inflation persists. Church & Dwight Profit Slips on Costs

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in Church & Dwight in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in Church & Dwight in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its position in Church & Dwight by 195.7% in the fourth quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 346 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC grew its position in Church & Dwight by 83.0% in the fourth quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 344 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 156 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Church & Dwight in the third quarter worth about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.60% of the company’s stock.

Church & Dwight Company Profile

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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.