Church & Dwight Company (CHD)
NYSE:CHD
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.89Last Year’s EPS
0.94Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive tone: the company reported a strong, volume-driven Q1 with organic growth well above outlook, expanded gross margins, an EPS beat, robust brand and distribution momentum (ARM & HAMMER, TheraBreath, Hero), healthy cash flow, and reiterated full-year guidance. Key headwinds were noted—most importantly an incremental $25–30M of commodity and transportation inflation from the Middle East, some brand-specific distribution issues (OxiClean), and near-term SG&A/marketing increases tied to acquisitions and growth investments. Management highlighted productivity programs and pricing/pack/channel strategies as primary mitigants and emphasized confidence in meeting full-year targets, but acknowledged the situation could require RGM or pricing actions if inflation worsens.Company Guidance
Strong Organic Sales Growth
Organic sales increased 5.0% in Q1, above the company outlook of ~3%, driven by volume growth of 5.3% and partially offset by a negative price/mix of 0.3%.
Reported Sales Slightly Positive vs. Expectations
Reported net sales increased 0.2%, ahead of an expected decline; company noted reported sales would have been down ~8% absent organic growth, the Toppik acquisition and FX.
Expanded Gross Margin
Adjusted gross margin expanded 130 basis points year-over-year to 46.4%, driven by productivity programs, higher-margin acquisitions and favorable volume/mix.
EPS Beat and Growth
Q1 adjusted EPS was $0.95, up 4.4% year-over-year and above the company outlook of $0.92.
Category & Brand Strength — ARM & HAMMER
ARM & HAMMER laundry consumption grew 4.1% vs. category growth of 2.7%; ARM & HAMMER laundry sheets consumption grew ~30%; cat litter consumption rose 6.8% with share up 0.4 points to 24.6%.
Oral Care Momentum — TheraBreath & Hero
TheraBreath mouthwash share increased 3.5 points to 24.1%; TheraBreath toothpaste launch off to a strong start; Hero consumption outpaced its category, remaining the share leader and growing via distribution expansion and brand activations.
Distribution and Innovation Tailwinds
Company was #1 in CPG on total distribution points gained year-over-year; new product launches expected to account for ~50% of organic growth; e-commerce now represents ~24% of consumer sales.
Solid Cash Flow and Capital Discipline
Cash flow from operations was $174.8 million in Q1; capital expenditures were $31.9 million with full-year CapEx expected to be ~2% of sales.
Confident 2026 Outlook Reiterated
Reiterated full-year 2026 guidance: organic growth ~3%–4%, reported sales decline ~1.5% to 0.5% (from portfolio actions), gross margin expansion ~100 bps, and adjusted EPS growth of 5%–8%.
CHD Earnings History
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CHD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 01, 2026 | $96.74 | $95.71 | -1.07% |
Jan 30, 2026 | $91.38 | $95.64 | +4.67% |
Oct 31, 2025 | $81.00 | $86.83 | +7.20% |
Aug 01, 2025 | $92.56 | $92.80 | +0.26% |
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FAQ
When does Church & Dwight Company (CHD) report earnings?
Church & Dwight Company (CHD) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is CHD EPS forecast?
CHD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.89.