Church & Dwight (CHD) stock
Consumer Staples · Household Products
Church & Dwight (CHD) is a Household Products company in the Consumer Staples sector, headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. As of October 23, 2026, CHD closed at $105.19, a market capitalization of $24.95 billion, the 362nd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $6.23 billion in revenue (+2% year over year) and $1.07 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 33.7x trailing earnings and 26.1x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +22.9% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +5.7% a year
- 52-week range: $81.33 – $108.93
- Gross margin 45.6%, operating margin 18.1%
- Dividend yield: 1.17%, 29 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C+ across 10 metrics
- 24th largest of 34 Consumer Staples stocks in the S&P 500
CHD price chart
1Y price change: +21.3% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHD | +9.6% | +26.6% | +22.9% | +6.2% | +5.7% | +9.7% | +16.0% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
CHD key statistics
- Market cap
- $25.0B
- #362 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 33.7x
- Forward P/E
- 26.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.12
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.2B
- +2%
- Free cash flow
- $1.1B
- Gross margin
- 45.6%
- Operating margin
- 18.1%
- Return on equity
- 17.0%
- Dividend yield
- 1.17%
- 52-week range
- $81.33 – $108.93
- Beta
- 0.48
- Price / sales
- 4.0x
- EV / EBITDA
- 20.0x
- Debt / equity
- 0.56x
- Employees
- 5,550
CHD report card
C+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth1.6%D
- Gross margin45.6%B
- Operating margin18.1%C
- FCF margin17.1%B
- Return on equity17.0%B
- Net debt / EBITDA1.6xC
- Forward P/E26.1xC
- PEG ratio2.7xD
- Shareholder yield4.8%B
- Share count change / yr-0.6%B
Church & Dwight financials
Revenue went from $3.5B in fiscal 2016 to $6.2B in fiscal 2025, growing 6.6% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.5B | $3.8B | $4.1B | $4.4B | $4.9B | $5.2B | $5.4B | $5.9B | $6.1B | $6.2B |
| Gross profit | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.6B | $2.8B | $2.8B |
| Operating income | $724.2M | $732.7M | $791.7M | $840.2M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $597.8M | $1.1B | $807.1M | $1.1B |
| Net income | $459.0M | $743.4M | $568.6M | $615.9M | $785.9M | $827.5M | $413.9M | $755.6M | $585.3M | $736.8M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.75 | $2.90 | $2.27 | $2.44 | $3.12 | $3.32 | $1.68 | $3.05 | $2.37 | $3.02 |
| Free cash flow | $605.5M | $636.5M | $703.2M | $790.8M | $891.4M | $875.0M | $706.4M | $807.1M | $976.4M | $1.1B |
| Buybacks | $400.0M | $400.0M | $200.0M | $250.0M | $300.0M | $500.0M | $0 | $300.1M | $0 | $900.0M |
| Dividends paid | $183.0M | $190.4M | $213.3M | $224.1M | $237.3M | $247.5M | $255.0M | $266.5M | $277.0M | $287.2M |
| Diluted shares | 262.1M | 256.1M | 250.7M | 252.1M | 252.2M | 249.6M | 246.3M | 247.6M | 246.9M | 244.3M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into CHD?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $27.1B and $1.1B of trailing free cash flow, Church & Dwight needs to grow free cash flow about 16.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 4.2% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 34.8x vs. median 28.0x (10th–90th percentile 20.4x–38.3x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
CHD dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.17%
- Annual dividend
- $1.23
- Years of increases
- 29
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 4.2%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 39%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
CHD analyst price targets
19 analysts' average 12-month target is $104.63 (-1% vs. $105.19). Targets range from $78.00 to $115.00. 48% rate it a buy.
CHD earnings
Next report: October 30, 2026.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.90 | $0.89 | -0.9% |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.93 | $0.95 | +2.2% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.83 | $0.86 | +3.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.74 | $0.81 | +9.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.86 | $0.94 | +9.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.90 | $0.91 | +1.4% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.77 | $0.77 | +0.4% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.68 | $0.79 | +15.9% |
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CHD news
- Church & Dwight (CHD) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth · Oct 23, 2026
- What to Expect From Church & Dwight’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report · Oct 22, 2026
- Is Procter & Gamble Stock Priced Right Against Its Peers? · Oct 14, 2026
- My Top Dividend Growth Stock to Buy in October and Hold Forever · Oct 12, 2026
- Church & Dwight (CHD): Is Faster Growth Earning an Adequate Return on Brand Spending? · Oct 9, 2026
CHD stock FAQ
What is CHD's market cap?
Church & Dwight's market capitalization is $24.95 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 362nd in the S&P 500.
What is CHD's P/E ratio?
CHD trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.7x and a forward P/E of 26.1x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 28.0x.
Does CHD pay a dividend?
Yes. Church & Dwight pays $1.23 per share a year, a 1.17% yield. It has raised its dividend 29 years in a row. Dividends grew 4.2% a year over the last five years.
How much has CHD stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, CHD returned +22.9% over one year, +5.7% a year over five years, +9.7% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is CHD stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Church & Dwight must grow free cash flow about 17% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 4% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the CHD price target?
19 analysts cover CHD with an average 12-month price target of $104.63, -1% from the current price. 48% of them rate it a buy.
When does CHD report earnings?
Church & Dwight is expected to report earnings on October 30, 2026.
How many employees does Church & Dwight have?
Church & Dwight has about 5,550 full-time employees, or $1.1 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology