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3 Unyielding Growth Stocks to Buy NowThree consumer brands are making very different bets on growth, and all three have something to prove over the next few years.
Church & Dwight's core value proposition rests on a portfolio of #1 or #2 market share brands that generate resilient cash flows, evidenced by cumulative operating cash flow of ~$2.83B over the last ten quarters. However, the company faces a challenging operat...
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Revenue growth has stalled at 1.6% in 2026Q2, while gross margin held at 45.4%, but operating margin compressed to 18.1% as SG&A grew 14.6% year-over-year, indicating promotional spending is pressuring profitability.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. reported Q1 organic sales growth of 5%, exceeding its 3% outlook, with adjusted EPS of $0.95, up 4.4% year over year.
The company affirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.3075 per share, demonstrating commitment to shareholder returns.
Management highlighted growth in key brands such as ARM & HAMMER and THERABREATH, indicating strong product performance.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 31, 2026 | $0.89-0.7% vs $0.90 | $1.5B+1.8% vs $1.5B |
Q2 2026 May 1, 2026 | $0.95+2.0% vs $0.93 | $1.5B+0.9% vs $1.5B |
Q1 2026 Jan 30, 2026 | $0.86+2.9% vs $0.84 | $1.6B+0.3% vs $1.6B |
Q4 2025 Oct 31, 2025 | $0.81+10.1% vs $0.74 | $1.6B+3.4% vs $1.5B |
Three consumer brands are making very different bets on growth, and all three have something to prove over the next few years.
Corient Private Wealth LP grew its position in shares of Church and Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) by 31.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 85,790 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 20,376 shares during
Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in Church and Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 2,310,849 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $223,875,000. Bank of America Corp DE owned about
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $96.13 | $22.78B | 31.83 | 1.57% | 11.88% | 17.62% | 1.22% | |
| $148.22 | $345.15B | 22.39 | 3.26% | 18.44% | 29.7% | — | |
| $87.05 | $69.66B | 33.10 | 1.4% | 9.68% | 306.89% | — | |
| $100.29 | $36.27B | 200.58 | 5.33% | 1.21% | 4.63% | — | |
| $98.91 | $32.83B | 16.29 | -14.17% | 11.8% | 112.84% | — | |
| $26.87 | $3.38B | -8.17 | -4.26% | -386.32% | -87.98% | — |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) reported $6.23B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1080% increase from $527.8M in 1996.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) grew revenue by 1.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is profitable, generating $744.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (11.9% net margin).
Yes, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.22%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) generated $1.12B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
