Church & Dwight Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook on 5.8% Organic Growth
CHD sits 22% above its 52-week low of $81.33 on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
Church & Dwight delivered a strong Q2 beat, with organic sales surging 5.8% versus the 3% outlook, driven by volume growth across all divisions. Adjusted EPS of $0.89 topped the $0.88 guidance, and the company raised its full-year sales, EPS, and cash flow forecasts. The company now sees 2026 net sales flat to up 1%, 2026 EPS up 20% to 22%, and 2026 adjusted EPS up 6% to 8%. The Miss Mouth's Messy Eater brand acquisition, completed in June for $325M, is already contributing and adds a fast-growing e-commerce asset. Gross margin expanded 40 bps adjusted, funding increased marketing investments. The broad-based strength and raised guidance signal sustained momentum heading into H2 2026.
At the time of this announcement, CHD was trading at $99.04 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $23.1B. The 52-week trading range was $81.33 to $106.04. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: BusinessWire.