CHD
Consumer DefensiveChurch & Dwight Co., Inc. · Household & Personal Products · $23B
What is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.?
Church & Dwight is a large-cap consumer staples company behind some of the most recognizable household and personal care brands in North America and beyond.
Church & Dwight generates revenue by selling branded household, personal care, and specialty products through retail and e-commerce channels. Its three segments — Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products — span everyday categories from laundry care to dietary supplements and animal productivity solutions.
The company traces its current corporate form to 1980 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.
- ARM & HAMMER household and laundry products
- TROJAN and FIRST RESPONSE personal care
- OXICLEAN, WATERPIK, and THERABREATH brands
- Specialty animal nutrition products
Is CHD a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates CHD as Below Average overall.
The Quality and Valuation pillars stand out as relative bright spots, suggesting the business maintains reasonable operational discipline and is not dramatically overpriced relative to its fundamentals.
Both the Moat and Growth pillars register as Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation and sluggish expansion prospects within the consumer defensive sector.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does CHD pay dividends?
Yes — Church & Dwight Co., Inc. pays a dividend.
Church & Dwight pays a regular dividend, consistent with its consumer defensive peers. The steady cash flows from branded everyday products support ongoing distributions, making CHD a consideration for income-oriented investors who prioritize reliability over high growth.
When does CHD report earnings?
Church & Dwight reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
Results have reflected the broader pressures facing consumer staples companies, including input cost variability and cautious consumer spending. Revenue trends across domestic and international segments remain a key focus for observers of the brand portfolio.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Church & Dwight's investor relations page directly.
CHD Price History
+15.1% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Church & Dwight Co., Inc.?
Based on Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Church & Dwight do?
Church & Dwight develops and sells household, personal care, and specialty products under well-known brands including ARM & HAMMER, TROJAN, OXICLEAN, and WATERPIK. It serves consumers through retail and e-commerce channels domestically and internationally, and also operates a specialty segment focused on animal productivity.
Does CHD pay dividends?
Yes, Church & Dwight pays a regular dividend. The company's stable cash flows from branded consumer staples products support consistent distributions. Investors should check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and payment schedule.
When does CHD report earnings?
Church & Dwight follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. The exact dates for upcoming reports are available on the company's investor relations page, where management also provides guidance and commentary on segment performance.
Is CHD a good stock to buy?
The UQS Score rates CHD as Below Average overall. While Quality and Valuation pillars show relative strength, Moat and Growth are both rated Weak. Whether CHD fits your portfolio depends on your goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members at UQS Score.
Is CHD overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for CHD is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not dramatically expensive relative to its fundamentals. That said, the weak growth profile means investors should weigh what they are paying for carefully. The complete valuation analysis is available to Pro members.
What is CHD's market cap bracket?
Church & Dwight is classified as a large-cap company, placing it among the more established names in the consumer defensive sector.
Who founded Church & Dwight?
Church & Dwight's roots go back to the nineteenth century, founded by Austin Church and John Dwight, who pioneered the ARM & HAMMER baking soda brand. The company's modern corporate structure dates to 1980. Detailed founding history is widely available through public sources.
Is CHD a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, CHD's profile is mixed. The Quality pillar is rated Good, reflecting operational stability, but Weak Moat and Growth ratings suggest limited long-term competitive advantage and expansion potential. Pro members can view the full analysis to assess fit for long-term portfolios.
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CHD — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 50.3 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 62.4 | 0.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 50.3 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 62.6 | 0.0 |
| May 21, 2026 | 50.3 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 62.4 | +0.2 |
| May 20, 2026 | 50.1 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 61.4 | 0.0 |
| May 19, 2026 | 50.1 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 61.1 | -0.2 |
| May 16, 2026 | 50.3 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 62.6 | 0.0 |
| May 15, 2026 | 50.3 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 62.4 | +0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 50.2 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 53.9 | 62.3 | -0.1 |
| May 13, 2026 | 50.3 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 | 53.9 | 62.7 | -0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 50.4 | 61.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 | 53.9 | 63.6 | +0.1 |
CHD — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 61.3/100 (25%)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 38.7/100 (20%)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 53.9/100 (15%)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 59.2/100 (15%)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 39/100 (25%)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CHD.
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How is the CHD UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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