Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) Co., Inc. is a leading American manufacturer of consumer and specialty products, best known for its flagship Arm & Hammer baking soda brand. Headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, the company was founded in 1846 and has grown into a diversified producer of household, personal care and specialty items. Its product portfolio spans from cleaning solutions and laundry additives to oral care and women’s health diagnostics.
The company’s core business segments include Consumer Domestic, Consumer International and Specialty Products. Under its Consumer Domestic banner, Church & Dwight markets well-established brands such as Arm & Hammer, OxiClean stain removers, First Response pregnancy tests and Trojan condoms. The Consumer International segment extends these offerings overseas, with a presence in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Its Specialty Products division serves industrial and commercial customers with animal nutrition supplements, pool and spa chemicals, and water treatment solutions.
Church & Dwight distributes its products through a network of grocery chains, mass merchandisers, e-commerce platforms and independent pharmacies. The company maintains a focus on research and development, operating innovation centers to drive new formulations and packaging technologies. Sustainable sourcing and responsible manufacturing practices are integral to its corporate strategy, reflecting a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship.
Since July 2018, Matthew P. Farrell has served as president and chief executive officer, guiding the company through a series of strategic acquisitions and global expansions. Leveraging more than 175 years of heritage, Church & Dwight continues to build on its legacy of reliably delivering essential everyday products to consumers around the world.
