Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$96.83 +0.86 (+0.90%)

As of 05/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Church & Dwight - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
7

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Church & Dwight in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for CHD.

Consensus Price Target

$109.13
12.70% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Church & Dwight, the average price target is $109.13. The highest price target for CHD is $126.00, while the lowest price target for CHD is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.70% from the current price of $96.83.

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CHD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$109.13	$112.59	$111.53	$105.56
Forecasted Upside	12.70% Upside	9.13% Upside	6.87% Upside	-1.40% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

CHD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CHD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Church & Dwight Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Church & Dwight	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.29	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.70% Upside	48.27% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CHD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/6/2025	Cowen 1 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/6/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$100.00	+7.79%
5/5/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Dara Mohsenian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$110.00 ➝ $100.00	+7.52%
5/2/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$110.00 ➝ $102.00	+9.95%
5/2/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lauren Lieberman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$94.00 ➝ $84.00	-9.45%
5/2/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nik Modi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$105.00 ➝ $100.00	+7.43%
5/2/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Javier Escalante Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$106.00 ➝ $102.00	+9.78%
4/28/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rupesh Parikh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$120.00 ➝ $115.00	+16.53%
4/15/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Anna Lizzul Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$112.00 ➝ $125.00	+18.36%
4/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrea Teixeira Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$106.00 ➝ $98.00	-4.81%
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4/2/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Carey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$115.00 ➝ $120.00	+10.67%
2/3/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bill Chappell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $115.00	+8.25%
2/3/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Astrachan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$103.00 ➝ $105.00	-1.49%
2/3/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Korinne Wolfmeyer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$128.00 ➝ $126.00	+18.55%
11/4/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$114.00 ➝ $115.00	+11.63%
6/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$114.00	+4.65%
6/11/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $125.00	+16.56%
5/3/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$110.00 ➝ $114.00	+7.44%
3/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral ➝ Buy	$110.00	+9.87%
12/13/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$90.00	-4.72%
11/13/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$99.00	+10.34%
10/23/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform

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Should I Buy Church & Dwight Stock? CHD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Church & Dwight pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Church & Dwight
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Church & Dwight Co., Inc.:

The company recently reported earnings per share of $0.91, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
With a return on equity of 20.03%, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, suggesting that the company is generating good returns for its investors.
The current stock price is around $103, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential future growth.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a solid current ratio of 1.70, indicating that it has sufficient assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive sign of financial health.
The company has a consistent dividend payout ratio of 50.64%, providing investors with a reliable income stream through dividends, which can be particularly appealing in uncertain market conditions.

Church & Dwight
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. for these reasons:

The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down 2.4% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth in a competitive market.
Despite beating earnings estimates, the revenue of $1.47 billion fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion, suggesting potential issues with market demand or pricing strategies.
The company has a quick ratio of 1.24, which, while still above 1, indicates that it may have less flexibility in meeting short-term obligations without selling inventory, compared to companies with higher quick ratios.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, while manageable, it suggests that the company is somewhat reliant on debt financing, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial difficulties.
Analysts project earnings per share of 3.7 for the current year, which may not represent significant growth compared to previous years, potentially limiting upside for investors looking for rapid appreciation.

CHD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Church & Dwight is $109.13, with a high forecast of $126.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.
: 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Church & Dwight in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CHD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Church & Dwight's stock has a predicted upside of 12.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Church & Dwight's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Church & Dwight has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Cowen, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Church & Dwight less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Church & Dwight is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CHD compares to other companies.

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Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target