Church & Dwight Co (NYSE:CHD) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.

The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	4	2	3	1	0
Last 30D	1	0	0	0	0
1M Ago	0	2	2	0	0
2M Ago	3	0	1	0	0
3M Ago	0	0	0	1	0

Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $96.0, a high estimate of $106.00, and a low estimate of $82.00. This current average represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous average price target of $97.56.

Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown

An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Church & Dwight Co. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
Kaumil Gajrawala	Jefferies	Raises	Buy	$106.00	$102.00
Peter Grom	UBS	Lowers	Neutral	$92.00	$98.00
Robert Moskow	TD Cowen	Lowers	Hold	$97.00	$100.00
Chris Carey	Wells Fargo	Lowers	Overweight	$92.00	$100.00
Olivia Tong	Raymond James	Announces	Outperform	$100.00	-
Filippo Falorni	Citigroup	Raises	Neutral	$87.00	$85.00
Kaumil Gajrawala	Jefferies	Raises	Buy	$102.00	$97.00
Steve Powers	Deutsche Bank	Lowers	Buy	$100.00	$102.00
Taylor Conrad	Argus Research	Lowers	Buy	$102.00	$110.00
Lauren Lieberman	Barclays	Lowers	Underweight	$82.00	$84.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Church & Dwight Co. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
• Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Church & Dwight Co compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Church & Dwight Co's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.

To gain a panoramic view of Church & Dwight Co's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.

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Discovering Church & Dwight Co: A Closer Look

Church & Dwight is the leading global producer of baking soda. Its portfolio extends beyond its legacy category to include laundry products, cat litter, oral care, deodorant, and nasal care, all sold under the Arm & Hammer brand. Its brands also include Batiste, OxiClean, Vitafusion, Hero, and TheraBreath, which, together with Arm & Hammer, account for around 70% of its annual sales and profits. Most recently, the firm added Touchland and its hand sanitizer business to its fold. Even as it works to expand its product reach, Church & Dwight still derives around 80% of its sales from its home market in the US.

Financial Insights: Church & Dwight Co

Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.

Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Church & Dwight Co's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.96% as of 30 September, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.

Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 11.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): Church & Dwight Co's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.

Return on Assets (ROA): Church & Dwight Co's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.03%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.

Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, Church & Dwight Co adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.

The Basics of Analyst Ratings

Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.

Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.

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