Church & Dwight stock holds a consensus Hold rating as price nears analyst targets
Published on 09/18/2026 at 18:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. stock (ISIN US1713401024) is trading in the mid-USD 90s on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 17, 2026, leaving a mid-single-digit upside to the average analyst price target and underpinning a consensus Hold stance among brokers. According to MarketBeat on September 18, 2026, the stock opened at USD 94.99 compared with an average 12-month target of USD 104.41.
Analysts stick to a Hold view
As of September 18, 2026, Church & Dwight stock carries a consensus rating of Hold from 18 brokerages, balancing mixed views on the household and personal care group. According to MarketBeat on September 18, 2026, nine analysts rate the shares Buy, eight advise Hold and one recommends Sell, resulting in an average 12-month price target of USD 104.41 versus the USD 94.99 opening price that day.
The implied upside of about USD 9.42 per share, or roughly 9.9 percent, between the USD 94.99 opening price on September 18, 2026 and the USD 104.41 average target signals moderate expected appreciation rather than a strong conviction rally. A separate overview of analyst opinions shows a similar picture: according to MarketScreener on September 18, 2026, the average price objective stands around USD 105.11, while the last closing price was USD 95.05, implying an upside in the low double-digit percent range.
BNP Paribas reiterates Neutral with limited upside
A key catalyst for Church & Dwight stock in mid-September 2026 is a reiterated analyst view from BNP Paribas, which maintains a Neutral recommendation as the shares trade close to existing targets. According to MarketScreener Italia on September 18, 2026, BNP Paribas confirms its Neutral stance on the stock, with the consensus across analysts pointing to a last closing price of USD 95.05 and a mean target near USD 105.11, translating into an expected gain of roughly 10.6 percent.
The BNP Paribas decision to reiterate Neutral rather than upgrade or downgrade the shares underscores how the current valuation already prices in much of the near-term growth story. Per the same MarketScreener Italia consensus snapshot on September 18, 2026, around 21 analysts follow the stock, with the opinion distribution centered on Accumulate rather than a strong Buy, indicating that many see the valuation as fair with only moderate room for further gains.
Recent quarterly figures show modest growth
Beyond sentiment, the latest reported figures help explain why Church & Dwight stock trades on a relatively steady footing. The company most recently reported quarterly results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended within the last nine months and therefore sets the current fundamental picture. According to Yahoo Finance, in Q2 FY26 Church & Dwight generated revenue of USD 1.53 billion and earnings of USD 202.8 million, corresponding to a profit margin of 13.25 percent.
Those Q2 FY26 figures show the company expanding its top line while protecting profitability. While detailed year-over-year comparisons for revenue and earnings are not fully broken out in the available snapshot, earlier commentary indicates that recent quarters have delivered low-single-digit revenue growth and stable margins, consistent with a mature consumer products profile. For investors, the combination of a USD 1.53 billion quarterly revenue base and a profit margin above 13 percent in Q2 FY26 signals a business capable of generating substantial cash flows to support dividends and reinvestment.
Valuation and market metrics around mid-USD 90s
On the market side, Church & Dwight stock trades in the mid-USD 90s range as of mid-September 2026, after a solid year-to-date performance. According to Yahoo Finance on September 18, 2026, the shares show a year-to-date return of 15.39 percent, indicating that investors who held the stock since the start of 2026 have seen mid-teens appreciation before dividends.
A separate price overview from MarketBeat confirms the mid-USD 90s trading band and the distance to analyst targets. According to MarketBeat on September 17, 2026, Church & Dwight stock was quoted at about USD 95.63 during the afternoon session, up around 14.1 percent from the USD 83.83 level at the start of the year. This comparison underlines how the share price has moved gradually higher over 2026, closing part of the gap to the USD 104 to USD 105 average price target range but not yet eliminating it.
Dividend and upcoming earnings date
Income-oriented investors also consider the dividend stream when assessing Church & Dwight stock. According to Yahoo Finance on September 18, 2026, the forward annual dividend is USD 1.23 per share, corresponding to a yield of about 1.29 percent at recent prices. The calendar shows a dividend payable date of September 1, 2026, with the ex-dividend date and record date on August 14, 2026, placing the latest payout firmly within the current fiscal year and adding a modest income component to the total return profile.
The next earnings release is another important checkpoint for the stock. Per the company calendar summary on MarketBeat, Church & Dwight is estimated to report its next quarterly results on October 30, 2026. That upcoming Q3 FY26 earnings date will give investors fresh insight into whether the company can extend its Q2 FY26 revenue of USD 1.53 billion and profit margin of 13.25 percent, and whether any margin pressure or demand shifts emerge in key categories.
Risks and what could move the stock
While the current numbers and analyst consensus support a steady outlook for Church & Dwight stock, several risk factors could influence the trajectory around the mid-USD 90s level. As a consumer products group, Church & Dwight is sensitive to input cost inflation and competitive pricing pressures in categories ranging from household cleaning to personal care; sustained cost increases could compress the 13.25 percent profit margin reported in Q2 FY26 and challenge the ability to meet or exceed the approximately USD 104 to USD 105 price targets referenced by analysts.
Another risk is valuation. With the shares up about 14.1 percent since the start of 2026 and trading not far from the USD 95 to USD 96 range, as noted by MarketBeat on September 17, 2026, the implied upside to the USD 104.41 to USD 105.11 analyst target band is meaningful but not dramatic. If upcoming earnings on October 30, 2026 show only modest growth or any disappointment versus expectations, some analysts could trim their price objectives, lowering that upside corridor and potentially reinforcing the dominance of Hold recommendations.
Stock price and trading venue
Church & Dwight stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CHD, with the mid-USD 90s price band on September 17 and September 18, 2026 reflecting the primary reference for investors. As of the latest available full trading day snapshot on September 17, 2026, data from MarketBeat show the shares changing hands at approximately USD 95.63 on the NYSE, up around 14.1 percent year to date and trading below the consensus 12-month target near USD 104 to USD 105, leaving room for potential gains if upcoming quarters confirm continued revenue growth and stable margins.
Key data on Church & Dwight stock
- Company: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- ISIN: US1713401024
- Ticker: CHD
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 17, 2026): 95.63 USD
- Market capitalization: [value not specified] USD (as of September 17, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Household & Personal Products
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 30, 2026
