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Church & Dwight Company Inc(CHD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CHD
09/24/2026: CHD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Church & Dwight is a consumer staples company known for its stable portfolio of household and personal care brands, including Arm & Hammer and Trojan. The company excels at acquiring and growing niche, high-margin brands that occupy leading positions in their categories. Its main growth story centers on consistent brand innovation and expansion into international and premium product segments. However, investors must monitor risks related to commodity inflation, competition from larger conglomerates, and potential market saturation in the U.S. As a defensive stock with a reliable dividend history, it may best suit income-oriented or risk-averse investors looking for long-term portfolio stability.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers steady, predictable growth rather than rapid, high-alpha expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | This stock is generally viewed as a defensive play rather than a momentum driver. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While stable, the stock often trades at a premium multiple due to its defensive qualities. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company is known for consistent dividend payments and long-term financial stability. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Its defensive product mix makes it a suitable candidate for lower-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | As a consumer staples company, the stock tends to be less volatile than the broader market. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | High quality often commands a premium, which may limit upside for value-sensitive investors. |
| Competition risk (Major CPG conglomerates) | Medium / high | Competition from larger players like P&G can impact pricing power and market share. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company has historically high margins and a stable portfolio of well-known brands. |
| Dividend income | Medium | The dividend is reliable, though the yield may not satisfy those seeking high income. |
| Execution risk | Low | Management has a long history of successful integration of acquired brands. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.84% | Avg. Invested days 55 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 22.78B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 30.78 | 1Y Target Price 105.11 |
Price to earnings Ratio 30.78 | 1Y Target Price 105.11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares | Beta 0.47 | 52 Weeks Range 80.29 - 105.37 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 80.29 - 105.37 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.25% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.12 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Domestic | Arm & Hammer, OxiClean, Trojan, and other household brands sold in the U.S. | The primary engine of revenue, driven by everyday consumer needs. |
| Consumer International | Export and foreign subsidiary sales of core brands. | Provides geographic diversification and long-term growth potential. |
| Specialty Products | Animal feed additives and specialty chemicals. | A smaller, B2B segment that offers stable, specialized revenue. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 30.78 | Forward PE 23.64 | Enterprise Value 24.80B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.66 |
Enterprise Value 24.80B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.66 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.98 | Shares Outstanding 237.20M | Shares Floating 236.47M |
Shares Outstanding 237.20M | Shares Floating 236.47M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.2 | Percent Institutions 94.84 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Church & Dwight Company Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Ewing, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-03-06 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Richard A. Dierker | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Household & Personal Products | Full time employees 5550 | Website https://www.churchdwight.com |
Full time employees 5550 | Website https://www.churchdwight.com | ||
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets household, personal care, and specialty products. It operates in three segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products Division. The company offers baking soda, cat litters, laundry detergents, carpet deodorizers, and other baking soda-based products under the ARM & HAMMER brand; stain removers, cleaning solutions, laundry detergents, and bleach alternatives under the OXICLEAN brand; dry shampoos under the BATISTE brand; water flossers under the WATERPIK brand; oral care products under the THERABREATH brand; acne treatment products under the HERO brand; hand sanitizers under the TOUCHLAND brand; and condoms, lubricants, and vibrators under the TROJAN brand. It also provides home pregnancy and ovulation test kits under the FIRST RESPONSE brand; depilatories under the NAIR; oral analgesics under the ORAJEL brand; laundry detergents under the XTRA brand; and cold shortening and relief products under the ZICAM brand. In addition, the company's specialty products include animal and food productivity products, such as ARM & HAMMER baking soda as a feed additive to help dairy cow; BIO-CHLOR and FERMENTEN used to reduce health issues associated with calving, as well as needed protein; CELMANAX refined functional carbohydrate, a yeast-based prebiotic; and CERTILLUS a probiotics products used in the poultry, dairy, beef, and swine industries. Additionally, it offers sodium bicarbonate; and cleaning and deodorizing products. The company sells its consumer products through supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar and other discount stores, pet and other specialty stores, websites and other e-commerce channels; and specialty products to industrial customers and livestock producers through distributors. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.
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