Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (chd)
CHD — Company Overview
Investors tracking CHD follow a Household & Personal Products name listed on NYQ within Consumer Defensive.
| Ticker | CHD |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Household & Personal Products |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $22.78B |
| Last price | $96.02 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
CHD — Business Description
The business profile of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) reflects its role in Household & Personal Products. 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, a…
Official website: https://www.churchdwight.com.
CHD — Investment Thesis
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) attracts investors weighing Household & Personal Products fundamentals against current market pricing.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 1.6% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 30.78× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (23.80×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.3% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $22.78B.
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CHD — Financial Health
CHD financial profile reflects operating efficiency and capital structure using available market fundamentals.
Profit margin near 12.0% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $939.26M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 30.78× |
| Forward P/E | 23.80× |
| Price / Sales | 3.66× |
| Price / Book | 5.24× |
| Gross margin | 45.6% |
| Operating margin | 18.1% |
| Profit margin | 12.0% |
| Return on equity | 17.0% |
| Debt / Equity | 55.85 |
| Free cash flow | $939.26M |
CHD — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) depends on demand trends in Household & Personal Products and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 1.6% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 9.0% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 9.4% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 18.1% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
CHD — Competitive Position
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Defensive.
- Competes within Consumer Defensive, specifically in Household & Personal Products.
- Market capitalization of $22.78B places CHD among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 45.6% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
CHD — Strengths
Strengths for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 9.0% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 17.0% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 45.6% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($939.26M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 55.85).
- Large Cap scale ($22.78B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
CHD — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
CHD — Opportunities
- Trading 18.1% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
CHD — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
CHD — Summary
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is a large-cap Consumer Defensive company focused on Household & Personal Products, listed on NYQ. Last price $96.02 with market cap $22.78B. Trailing P/E 30.78×. Revenue grew 1.6% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 9.0% year-over-year. Review free estimates and earnings pages for CHD; upgrade for institutional ownership and live headlines.
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. FAQ
What does Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) do?
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 deterge…
What is CHD's P/E ratio?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a trailing P/E of 30.78× based on publicly available market data.
Does CHD pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.3%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is CHD in?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is classified in Consumer Defensive (Household & Personal Products) on NYQ.
What is CHD's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $22.78B.
What are the main risks for CHD?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of CHD?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 9.0% year-over-year, return on equity near 17.0% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
Where can I get analyst estimates for CHD?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. are on the free /stocks/chd/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.