Church & Dwight Crushes Q2: Organic Sales Surge 5.8%, Raises Full-Year Outlook
CHD sits 19% above its 52-week low of $81.33 on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
Church & Dwight reported Q2 2026 results well above expectations, with organic sales up 5.8% and adjusted EPS of $0.89. The company raised its full-year outlook for sales, EPS, and cash flow, citing broad-based volume growth and successful innovation.
Updates
· SEC 10-Q — The 10-Q confirms Q2 net sales of $1.53B, net income of $202.8M, and diluted EPS of $0.85. Miss Mouth's acquisition closed May 28, 2026 for $300M cash plus $25M deferred.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CHD
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Q2 Organic Sales Surge 5.8%
Organic sales growth of 5.8% nearly doubled the 3% outlook, with Domestic +5.1%, International +9.1%, and Specialty Products +2.8%. Volume growth of 4.3% and positive price/mix of 1.5% drove the beat.
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Adjusted EPS Beats at $0.89
Adjusted EPS of $0.89 exceeded the $0.88 outlook, though down 5.3% year-over-year due to higher marketing and SG&A investments. Reported EPS was $0.85.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
Organic sales growth outlook raised to 4-5% (from 3-4%), adjusted EPS growth to 6-8% (from 5-8%), and cash from operations to ~$1.175B (from $1.150B). Q3 adjusted EPS expected at ~$0.89.
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Strong Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Cash from operations was $286.8M in Q2 (+24.3%) and $461.6M in H1 (+10.8%). Total debt of $2.3B and cash of $254.8M provide flexibility for acquisitions and shareholder returns.
Analysis · CHD · Industrial Applications And Services
A standout quarter saw organic sales growth of 5.8%—nearly double the 3% outlook—fueled by volume gains across every division. Adjusted EPS of $0.89 beat expectations, and the raised full-year guidance for organic sales and EPS underscores management's confidence in sustained momentum. With robust cash flow and a healthy balance sheet, the company has ample firepower for further acquisitions and shareholder returns, reinforcing its position as a defensive growth compounder in a challenging consumer environment.
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At the time of this filing, CHD was trading at $96.70 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $23.1B. The 52-week trading range was $81.33 to $106.04. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.