Church & Dwight stock (US1713401024): Q2 and FY 2026 guidance in focus after recent price and rating updates
02.06.2026 - 13:53:06 | ad-hoc-news.de
Church & Dwight shares on the New York Stock Exchange are changing hands in the mid-USD 90s as investors in the United States weigh the company’s guidance for the second quarter and full year 2026 together with recent broker views and portfolio moves by institutional investors.
The stock traded around USD 95.63 on 06/01/2026 on the NYSE, implying a market capitalization of roughly USD 22.7 billion and a price-earnings ratio of about 31.5, according to data from Robinhood as of 06/01/2026.Robinhood as of 06/01/2026 This level leaves the share price below some published analyst price targets and provides a reference point for the company’s latest earnings outlook.
In its most recent outlook, Church & Dwight set guidance for Q2 2026 earnings per share at USD 0.88 and projected full-year 2026 EPS in a range of USD 3.71 to USD 3.81, according to MarketBeat on 06/02/2026.MarketBeat as of 06/02/2026 While the company has not yet reported Q2 figures, this guidance frame is a key input for earnings expectations on Wall Street.
MarketBeat also reports that Church & Dwight currently carries an average analyst rating of "Hold" with a consensus price target of USD 103.00 as of 06/02/2026, providing additional context for how US research houses view the stock versus its prevailing trading level.MarketBeat as of 06/02/2026 On 06/01/2026, RBC Capital reiterated an "Outperform" rating on Church & Dwight with an unchanged price target of USD 114.00, according to GuruFocus.GuruFocus as of 06/01/2026
Beyond the guidance and rating backdrop, institutional positioning is also evolving. MarketBeat notes that the National Pension Service reduced its holdings in Church & Dwight in a filing cited on 06/02/2026, signaling portfolio adjustments among large investors even as the company continues to invest in its product portfolio.MarketBeat as of 06/02/2026
On the strategic side, Church & Dwight has recently pursued bolt-on acquisitions to broaden its offering. The company acquired the Miss Mouth's Messy Eater stain remover brand, a digital-first fabric care label, to strengthen its position in fabric care and online channels, as highlighted in a Zacks commentary via TradingView dated 05/2026.Zacks/TradingView as of 05/2026 This type of targeted deal underpins management’s effort to sustain growth in the company’s home country and beyond.
The stock is also accessible to investors in Germany via off-exchange trading platforms such as Tradegate, where Church & Dwight typically trades in euros, providing an additional route for European retail investors to gain exposure to the US-listed name alongside the main NYSE line.
As of: 02.06.2026
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At a glance
- Name: Church & Dwight
- Sector/industry: Consumer staples - household and personal care products
- Headquarters/country: Ewing, United States
- Core markets: United States, Canada, selected international markets in Europe and other regions
- Key revenue drivers: Branded household products including Arm & Hammer, personal care brands, and specialty products
- Home exchange/listing venue: New York Stock Exchange (CHD)
- Trading currency: USD
Church & Dwight: core business model
Church & Dwight generates most of its revenue by marketing a portfolio of consumer brands in household cleaning, personal care, and specialty products, with a strong emphasis on well-known labels such as Arm & Hammer and a growing mix of niche acquisitions.
Latest quarterly results for Church & Dwight at a glance
For its most recently reported period, the first quarter of 2026, Church & Dwight released Q1 2026 results on 04/29/2026, according to a summary on Stock Titan that cites the company’s SEC filings.Stock Titan/SEC as of 04/29/2026 The detailed filing includes information on quarterly performance, and those figures form the basis for the Q2 2026 and full-year 2026 EPS guidance that management has outlined.
While the precise Q1 2026 revenue and earnings numbers were set out in the company’s official release and SEC documents, the guidance levels of USD 0.88 EPS for Q2 2026 and USD 3.71 to USD 3.81 EPS for FY 2026, as referenced by MarketBeat on 06/02/2026, illustrate how management’s outlook connects to the latest reported base period.MarketBeat as of 06/02/2026 Investors tracking the stock in the United States can use this bridge from Q1 data to the current year guidance range when updating their earnings models.
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Additional news and developments on the stock can be explored via the linked overview pages.
Sentiment and reactions on Church & Dwight
Investors and commentators are discussing Church & Dwight’s 2026 earnings guidance, recent price behavior on the NYSE, and deal activity such as the Miss Mouth's Messy Eater acquisition across social and video platforms.
Conclusion
Church & Dwight’s shares in the United States are currently trading somewhat below the consensus price targets reported by MarketBeat and the USD 114.00 target reiterated by RBC Capital on 06/01/2026, with investors focusing on the Q2 2026 and FY 2026 EPS guidance range when assessing the stock’s valuation.GuruFocus as of 06/01/2026MarketBeat as of 06/02/2026
The bridge from Q1 2026 results into the current guidance range, together with ongoing portfolio adjustments by large investors and selective acquisitions such as Miss Mouth's Messy Eater, provides a framework for how the company is positioned in the US consumer products sector ahead of its next quarterly update.Zacks/TradingView as of 05/2026
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