CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/CHD

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ Financial Overview 2021–2025

Updated Aug 8, 2026

Church & Dwight executed a decisive portfolio pruning in FY2025, driving a 27.4% increase in diluted earnings to $3.02 per share. By shedding underperforming brands like VitaFusion and Flawless, the consumer goods manufacturer proved it will actively shrink its footprint to protect profitability. This aggressive capital reallocation—trading low-margin drags for high-growth assets like the $656 million Touchland acquisition—positions the company to compound earnings despite shifting consumer demand.

Despite divesting several product lines, net sales grew steadily from $5.19 billion in FY2021 to $6.2 billion in FY2025. This top-line resilience funded heavy capital returns, with management distributing $1.19 billion to stockholders in FY2025, anchored by $900 million in share repurchases. The strategic shift immediately stabilized operations, pushing operating margins to 17.4% in FY2025 after the prior year was marred by a $357.1 million impairment charge. The operational momentum carried into Q2 2026, with gross margins expanding by 240 basis points following a $300 million cash acquisition of the Miss Mouth's Messy Eater brand.

The market rewarded this disciplined restructuring. At the close of FY2025, the stock traded at $83.85, commanding a 27.8x P/E multiple as investors priced in the leaner, higher-margin portfolio.

Recent Developments (Q1 and Q2 2026)

Church & Dwight delivered first-half growth, capping Q2 2026 with net sales of $1.53 billion, up 1.6% year-over-year. Total revenue for the first six months reached $2.99 billion. Bottom-line performance outpaced the top line, as Q2 2026 operating income grew 5.6% to $276.4 million and quarterly diluted earnings per share jumped 9.0% to $0.85. In May 2026, shareholders validated this operational trajectory by re-electing the board of directors and approving executive compensation.

Bulls note that eliminating non-core assets like Spinbrush and Waterpik showerheads successfully improved profitability despite suppressing aggregate sales volumes. Bears warn that mounting integration and growth investments are inflating operating costs, highlighted by a 10.2% surge in Q1 2026 selling, general, and administrative expenses. Valued at $98.81 per share on July 31, 2026, the stock commanded a 32.7x earnings multiple, reflecting continued market optimism despite single-digit revenue growth.

What to watch: integration costs weighing on operating margins; the impact of recent marketing investments on second-half volume growth.

Rev

$6.20B

+1.6% YoY

FY2025

NI

$736.8M

+25.9% YoY

FY2025

EPS

$3.04

+27.2% YoY

FY2025

OCF

$1.22B

+5.1% YoY

FY2025

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Recent SEC Filings

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2026)

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2026, primarily to announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. While the 8-K itself is brief, it incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial outcomes and operational updates for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. This filing is a routine disclosure of quarterly performance and is a key source of information for assessing the company's ongoing financial health and strategic direction.

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 5, 2026)

This 8-K filing reports the final voting results from Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s (CHD) Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 1, 2026. All incumbent directors were re-elected with strong support, indicating continued confidence in the board's leadership and strategy. The compensation of named executive officers was also approved on an advisory basis, reflecting shareholder alignment with the company's remuneration policies. Furthermore, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was ratified. However, a submitted stockholder proposal did not receive majority approval. Overall, the meeting's outcomes point to a stable governance environment with shareholder endorsement of the current board and executive compensation, while also rejecting a specific shareholder initiative.

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2026)

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2026, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The core of this filing is the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which provides details on the company's operational and financial performance during the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. While the 8-K itself is brief, primarily serving as a cover for the press release, the attached exhibit is crucial for understanding CHD's recent performance and outlook. The filing indicates that the company is providing updates on its financial condition and results of operations, which are essential for assessing the company's trajectory and making informed investment decisions. Investors are encouraged to review the full press release for a comprehensive understanding of these results.

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2026)

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) has filed an 8-K report on January 30, 2026, to disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying press release, which contains the detailed financial performance and operational updates. Investors should review the press release for specific figures related to revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. While the 8-K itself is a brief procedural filing, the attached press release serves as the critical document for understanding the company's recent financial health and its outlook. Key areas of interest will likely include the performance of core brands, any acquisitions or divestitures, and management's commentary on market conditions and strategic initiatives. Investors are encouraged to examine the press release for any deviations from expectations and for insights into the company's growth prospects.

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 9, 2025)

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) has announced a significant strategic divestiture, entering into a definitive agreement to sell its VitaFusion® and L’il Critters® brands. This move comes after a thorough strategic review of the Company's vitamin, minerals, and supplement (VMS) business, indicating a potential shift in focus towards its core consumer products segments. The sale includes related trademarks, licenses, and key manufacturing and distribution facilities, signaling a substantial change in the Company's operational footprint. Investors should note that the transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions. While the financial terms of the divestiture were not disclosed in this filing, this strategic decision is likely aimed at streamlining operations, enhancing profitability, and potentially reallocating capital to higher-growth or higher-margin areas of the business. Further details regarding the impact on the Company's financial outlook are anticipated as the transaction progresses towards completion.

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