$97.90-1.68 (-1.69%)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $97.90 with a market capitalization of $23.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $102.53 (19 analysts), implying a +4.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 8% below its 52-week high of $106.04, remaining 6.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.47B↓ | $1.64B↑ | $1.59B↑ | $1.51B↑ | $1.47B |
| Gross Profit | $681.40M↓ | $753.80M↑ | $714.40M↑ | $647.00M↓ | $659.60M |
| Operating Income | $291.00M↑ | $266.00M↑ | $254.60M↓ | $261.70M↓ | $295.30M |
| Net Income | $216.30M↑ | $143.50M↓ | $182.20M↓ | $191.00M↓ | $220.10M |
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,...
Church & Dwight has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 5.1%. The stock now trades at $96.48, marking a 12.9% gain. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Edgewell Personal (EPC) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Consumer staples are considered safe havens in turbulent markets due to their inelastic demand profiles. The flip side is that they frequently fall behind growth industries when times are good, and this perception became a reality over the past six months as the sector was down 4.2% while the S&P 500 was up 9%.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.
Church & Dwight has underperformed the Nasdaq recently, yet analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.