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Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD) Stock

Church & Dwight Co. Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD), a prominent company in the industrial applications and services sector within the soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $97.20. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $90.70 and $116.09. This places the current price at 83.7% of its 52-week high and 7.2% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 1,652,693. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US1713401024.

Market Cap

$23.34B

52-Week High

$116.09

-16.27% from high

52-Week Low

$90.70

+7.17% from low

Avg Daily Volume

1,652,693

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

40.68

Above market average

Forward P/E

27.17

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.26

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

5.13

EV/EBITDA

22.45

EPS (TTM)

$2.33

Price to Sales

3.85

Beta

0.52

Less volatile than market

How is CHD valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Church & Dwight Co. Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 40.68, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 27.17 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.26 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is CHD's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.52, Church & Dwight Co. Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 5.13 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

9.52%

Operating Margin

20.10%

Return on Equity

13.40%

Return on Assets

8.24%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-2.40%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-4.30%

How profitable and efficient is CHD's business model?
Church & Dwight Co. Inc. achieves a profit margin of 9.52%, meaning it retains $9.52 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 20.10% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 13.40% and ROA at 8.24%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are CHD's recent growth trends?
Church & Dwight Co. Inc.'s revenue declined by 2.40% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 4.30% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against SOAP, DETERGENTS, CLEANG PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.15

Dividend Yield

1.24%

Ex-Dividend Date

5/15/2025

Dividend Date

6/2/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from CHD?
Church & Dwight Co. Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.24%, paying $1.15 per share annually. This modest yield below 2% suggests the company prioritizes growth investments over current income. While the dividend provides some return, investors are likely attracted more by capital appreciation potential than income generation. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 5/15/2025.
How reliable is CHD's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Church & Dwight Co. Inc. pays $1.15 per share in dividends against earnings of $2.33 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 49.18%. This balanced payout between 30-60% suggests a sustainable dividend policy that allows both shareholder returns and business reinvestment. The dividend appears well-covered by earnings. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/2/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

246.28M

Book Value/Share

$18.48

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is CHD's market capitalization and position?
Church & Dwight Co. Inc. has a market capitalization of $23.34B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 246.28M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the SOAP, DETERGENTS, CLEANG PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does CHD's price compare to its book value?
Church & Dwight Co. Inc.'s book value per share is $18.48, while the current stock price is $97.20, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 5.26. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$100.39

3.28% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

7

Hold

11

Sell

1

Strong Sell

4

How reliable are analyst predictions for CHD?
24 analysts cover CHD with 33% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $100.39 implies 3.3% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on CHD?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 11 Hold, 1 Sell, 4 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 04:24 AM

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