Church & Dwight, S&P raises outlook, shares underperform
23.06.2026 - 13:12:08 | ad-hoc-news.deBy Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 11:11.
Church & Dwight (US1713401024) is getting a new credit note from S&P Global Ratings, which raised the company outlook from stable to positive and reaffirmed the long-term rating at BBB+ and the short-term rating at A-2. The shares closed Monday at $93.74, down 1.98%, according to MarketWatch and Investing.com coverage of the move. Investing.com on the S&P update
S&P keeps the grade
S&P's note is concrete: the agency pointed to adjusted leverage below 2x for the past three years, while the company kept using moderate acquisitions and share buybacks. That detail matters for a consumer staples name that trades on the NYSE and sits in the S&P 500, because balance-sheet discipline is part of the stock's valuation case. S&P action reported by Investing.com
Tuesday's market frame
Tuesday's wider U.S. backdrop is also clear, with MarketWatch tracking a weaker technology tone and a mixed session across the major indexes. For Church & Dwight, that puts the focus on a defensively positioned household-products name inside the S&P 500, rather than on a sector-specific catalyst. MarketWatch on Monday's trading session
Background and price data on Church & Dwight
The company's household brands and U.S. listing give the stock a steady consumer-staples profile, with the NYSE and S&P 500 as the key market references.
Household brands first
Church & Dwight makes everyday consumer products, with Arm & Hammer one of its best-known brands across laundry, deodorizing and oral-care categories. That product mix keeps the business centered on staples that reach mass-market shelves in the U.S. and beyond.
NYSE print at midday
The Church & Dwight shares (US1713401024) trade on 2026-06-23, 11:11 UTC on the NYSE at $93.74.
Key data on Church & Dwight shares
- Company: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- ISIN: US1713401024
- Ticker: CHD
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-23, 11:11 UTC): $93.74
- Sector / industry: Consumer Staples - Household & Personal Products
- Index membership: S&P 500
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice.
