Corient Private Wealth LP Makes New Investment in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. $CHD

Key Points

• Corient Private Wealth acquired 98,113 Church & Dwight shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately $9.5 million. Institutional investors collectively own 86.6% of the company.
• Church & Dwight reported quarterly revenue of $1.53 billion, up 1.6% year over year, but earnings per share of $0.89 fell short of the $0.90 consensus estimate. Analysts’ consensus rating is “Hold,” with an average price target of $104.41.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3075 per share, equivalent to a 1.2% annualized yield. Recent insider activity was predominantly selling, with insiders disposing of 94,970 shares worth approximately $9.6 million over 90 days.

Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new stake in shares of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 98,113 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,505,000.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Church & Dwight during the second quarter valued at approximately $275,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in Church & Dwight during the 2nd quarter valued at $223,875,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec bought a new stake in shares of Church & Dwight in the 2nd quarter worth $97,310,000. Man Group plc purchased a new position in shares of Church & Dwight in the second quarter worth $2,981,000. Finally, First Bancorp Inc ME purchased a new position in shares of Church & Dwight in the second quarter worth $57,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.60% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CHD has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $112.00 price objective on Church & Dwight in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "buy" rating and set a $115.00 target price on shares of Church & Dwight in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Church & Dwight from $79.00 to $86.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Church & Dwight from $99.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and set a $109.00 price objective on shares of Church & Dwight in a report on Monday, May 4th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $104.41.

Church & Dwight Stock Up 0.0%

Church & Dwight stock opened at $101.31 on Monday. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a one year low of $81.33 and a one year high of $106.04. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $99.08 and a 200 day moving average of $97.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 0.69 and a current ratio of 1.15. The stock has a market cap of $24.03 billion, a PE ratio of 32.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.69 and a beta of 0.47.

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.90 by ($0.01). Church & Dwight had a return on equity of 20.10% and a net margin of 11.96%.The business had revenue of $1.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.50 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.94 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. Church & Dwight has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.890-0.890 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.740-3.810 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Church & Dwight Co., Inc. will post 3.78 EPS for the current year.

Church & Dwight Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a $0.3075 dividend. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Church & Dwight's payout ratio is presently 39.55%.

Insider Transactions at Church & Dwight

In related news, Director Arthur B. Winkleblack sold 13,200 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $102.83, for a total value of $1,357,356.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 7,129 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $733,075.07. The trade was a 64.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Brian D. Buchert sold 10,160 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.14, for a total transaction of $997,102.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 1,286 shares in the company, valued at $126,208.04. This trade represents a 88.76% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 94,970 shares of company stock valued at $9,568,872. 1.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Church & Dwight Company Profile

Church & Dwight Co, Inc is a U.S.-based consumer products company best known for its Arm & Hammer baking soda business. Founded in 1846 with the manufacture and marketing of sodium bicarbonate, the company has grown into a diversified maker and marketer of household, personal care and specialty products. Church & Dwight is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CHD and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.

The company's portfolio spans a range of categories including household cleaning and laundry, oral care, personal care, sexual wellness and health & wellness.

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