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Church & Dwight Company Inc(CHD)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 6 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.63% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$105.19
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CHD

10/23/2026: CHD (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Church & Dwight is a resilient consumer goods company known for a portfolio of household staples like Arm & Hammer and Trojan. The company has a leading position in niche categories, consistently delivering solid margins through a disciplined, acquisition-driven growth strategy. Its primary investment story centers on steady, long-term brand value creation and dividend reliability. However, investors should monitor risks such as intense competition from industry giants, exposure to raw material costs, and the need for successful integration of smaller brands. Overall, the stock is best suited for defensive, income-oriented investors seeking low-volatility exposure in the consumer staples sector.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers steady, predictable growth rather than rapid, disruptive expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to be a defensive play, making it less likely to show the explosive momentum required by this style.
Value investorMixed fitValuation often trades at a premium due to the company's defensive quality and history of consistency.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a strong record of increasing dividends, making it suitable for income-oriented portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitLow beta and stable demand for household products make this a classic defensive, lower-volatility holding.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe company's stable demand profile generally buffers it against extreme market swings.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock often trades at high multiples, which can limit upside if growth expectations are not met.
Competition risk (Major CPG Peers)HighCompetition from deep-pocketed peers like P&G is constant and intense.
Business qualityStrongThe company possesses a powerful portfolio of high-margin, brand-loyal household products.
Dividend incomeStrongA long-standing history of dividend growth provides reliable, increasing income for shareholders.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating small acquisitions is critical to maintaining the company's growth trajectory.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -1.22%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CHD receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CHD has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+25.9%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 17.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+1.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.20%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CHD's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.1B (17.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CHD's strongest growth driver at +25.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+1.6%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+11.9%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 94.8% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.20%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.46%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.54%
State Street Corp 5.92%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.55%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 3.85%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CHD generates approximately $447 of gross profit, $174 of operating income, and $176 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CHD has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 34.95
1Y Target Price 104.63
Price to earnings Ratio 34.95
1Y Target Price 104.63
Volume (30-day avg) 1.9M shares
Beta 0.48
52 Weeks Range 80.29 - 108.93
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 80.29 - 108.93
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.11%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.01

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Consumer DomesticArm & Hammer, OxiClean, Trojan, Waterpik, and other household goods.This is the core engine of the company, generating stable cash flow from essential household needs.
Consumer InternationalGlobal distribution of the company's brand portfolio.Provides a smaller but necessary geographic footprint outside of the U.S.
Specialty ProductsAnimal nutrition, specialty chemicals, and industrial applications.A steady, non-consumer facing segment that adds diversification to revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-30
When Before Market
Estimate 0.9
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.96%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.07%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.87%
Return on Equity (TTM) 17.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE 34.95
Forward PE 23.36
Enterprise Value 24.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.01
Enterprise Value 24.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.79
Shares Outstanding 237.20M
Shares Floating 236.47M
Shares Outstanding 237.20M
Shares Floating 236.47M
Percent Insiders 0.2
Percent Institutions 94.85

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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