10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2016

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2016

Filed August 4, 2016For Securities:CHD

Summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) reported solid performance for the second quarter and first half of 2016, demonstrating growth in net sales and improved profitability. Net sales increased by 3.6% for the quarter and 4.0% for the first six months, driven by volume growth in key segments like Consumer Domestic and Consumer International, and bolstered by the recent acquisition of TOPPIK. The company also saw a significant improvement in gross profit and operating margins, attributed to lower manufacturing and commodity costs, productivity initiatives, and a favorable price/volume mix. Profitability metrics showed substantial improvement, with Income from Operations increasing by 23.2% in the quarter and 12.8% for the year-to-date period. This was achieved despite increased marketing expenses and the costs associated with the TOPPIK acquisition. The company's effective tax rate remained stable. Management highlighted strong operating cash flow generation, a notable improvement in the cash conversion cycle, and maintained financial flexibility through its credit facilities and commercial paper program. The company also announced a two-for-one stock split effective in September 2016, indicating confidence in future performance and aiming to improve stock liquidity.

Financial Highlights

53 data points
Beta

Revenue

$877.40M

46.5% Gross Margin

Net Income

$111.60M

12.7% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.43

Total Assets

$4.31B

Cash & Equivalents

$210.80M

Free Cash Flow

$109.40M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$877.40M
Cost of Revenue$469.40M
Gross Profit$408.00M
R&D Expenses$16.10M
SG&A Expenses$112.50M
Operating Income$175.30M
Interest Expense$7.10M
Net Income$111.60M
EPS (Basic)$0.43
EPS (Diluted)$0.43
Shares Outstanding (Basic)257.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)261.90M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 3.6% to $877.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, and by 4.0% to $1,726.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016.
  • 2Gross profit increased by 9.4% to $408.0 million for the quarter, with gross margin improving by 250 basis points due to lower manufacturing and commodity costs, and favorable price/volume mix.
  • 3Income from Operations rose by 23.2% to $175.3 million for the quarter, and by 12.8% to $354.8 million for the six months, leading to an expansion in operating margin.
  • 4The company successfully integrated the TOPPIK acquisition, contributing to net sales growth and higher margin business.
  • 5Operating cash flow increased significantly by $48.1 million to $296.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, driven by higher earnings and improved working capital management.
  • 6The company announced a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, payable in September 2016, signaling confidence and aiming to enhance share liquidity.
  • 7The effective tax rate for the period was 34.7%, a decrease from the prior year primarily due to favorable tax events in the prior year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sales growth was primarily driven by increased product volumes in the Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments. The acquisition of TOPPIK also contributed to sales, particularly in the Consumer Domestic segment. While Household Products saw a modest increase, Personal Care Products experienced stronger growth.

Profitability improved due to a higher gross profit, driven by a 250 basis point increase in gross margin. This was achieved through lower manufacturing costs (including productivity programs and absence of new facility start-up costs), favorable commodity costs, and a positive price/volume mix. Additionally, SG&A expenses decreased due to a significant pension settlement charge in the prior year, and operating expenses were managed effectively.

The TOPPIK acquisition, completed in January 2016 for approximately $175.5 million, brought in the leading brand of hair building fibers. It contributed to net sales growth and added a higher-margin business to the company's portfolio, managed within the Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments.

Church & Dwight generated strong operating cash flow in the first half of 2016, an increase of $48.1 million year-over-year. The company anticipates that its cash from operations, combined with its borrowing capacity, will be sufficient to fund its capital expenditures, share repurchase programs, and dividends. Management also indicated that cash resources may be used for strategic acquisitions.