William Blair analyst Jon Andersen has maintained their bullish stance on CHD stock, giving a Buy rating on April 28.
Jon Andersen has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including the company’s earnings performance and operational efficiency. Despite the earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91 being slightly above the estimate of $0.90, the earnings quality was mixed, with sales and gross margin not meeting expectations. However, the operating expense ratio was better than anticipated, showcasing the company’s ability to manage costs effectively.
Furthermore, even though the management has reduced the 2025 earnings guidance below the consensus estimate, Andersen sees potential in Church & Dwight’s strategic positioning and operational strengths. This combination of factors suggests that the company has a solid foundation for future growth, justifying the Buy rating.
In another report released on April 28, Oppenheimer also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $115.00 price target.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 88 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of CHD in relation to earlier this year.