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Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$97.12 +1.37 (+1.43%)
Closing price 07/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$97.22 +0.09 (+0.10%)
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Church & Dwight - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
9

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for CHD.

Consensus Price Target

$103.82
6.90% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Church & Dwight, the average price target is $103.82. The highest price target for CHD is $114.00, while the lowest price target for CHD is $86.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.90% from the current price of $97.12.
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.
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CHD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/23/25 to 7/23/26
1 Month Ago
6/23/25 to 6/23/26
3 Months Ago
4/24/25 to 4/24/26
1 Year Ago
7/23/24 to 7/23/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$103.82$102.59$101.59$105.87
Forecasted Upside6.90% Upside6.10% Upside6.93% Upside9.13% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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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.
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Church & Dwight Stock vs. The Competition

TypeChurch & DwightConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.44
2.10
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.90% Upside130.51% Upside14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/21/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lauren Lieberman
Lauren Lieberman
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetUnderweight$79.00 ➝ $86.00-12.03%
7/16/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
7/16/2026
Andrea Teixeira
Andrea Teixeira
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$99.00 ➝ $105.00+6.31%
7/16/2026Boost TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $104.00+5.46%
7/8/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$105.00 ➝ $110.00+11.15%
6/1/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$114.00+19.14%
5/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$111.00+15.92%
5/4/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$109.00+16.19%
5/4/2026 Set Target$105.00+12.01%
2/20/2026Boost TargetHold$99.00 ➝ $112.00+8.58%
2/13/2026Set TargetSellNeutral$81.00 ➝ $91.00-9.00%
2/2/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$100.00 ➝ $105.00+7.46%
2/2/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$87.00 ➝ $100.00+3.84%
1/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$102.00 ➝ $106.00+15.70%
1/5/2026UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$100.00+21.05%
12/4/2025Lower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $102.00+21.14%
10/21/2025Set TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $100.00+13.62%
10/8/2025Lower TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $105.00+18.20%
6/6/2025Set TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $110.00+10.79%
2/3/2025Boost TargetHold$103.00 ➝ $105.00-1.49%
2/3/2025Lower TargetOverweight$128.00 ➝ $126.00+18.55%

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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 Monday, July 20, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Church & Dwight pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Church & Dwight
Bull Case

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

  • The company has recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3075 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.23, which offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.3%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has set its guidance for Q2 2026 at an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.880, with a full-year guidance of $3.710 to $3.810 EPS. This positive outlook indicates potential growth in profitability.
  • Recent analyst ratings have been favorable, with multiple firms issuing "buy" ratings and setting price targets above the current stock price, suggesting that there may be room for appreciation in the stock value.
  • The company has shown resilience with a slight revenue increase of 0.1% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating stability in its operations despite market challenges.
  • Insider activity has been notable, with executives selling shares, which can sometimes indicate confidence in the company's future performance, although it is essential to monitor the context of such transactions.

Church & Dwight
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced significant insider selling, with executives reducing their holdings by notable percentages, which may raise concerns about the company's future prospects.
  • Despite a slight revenue increase, the overall growth may not be sufficient to meet investor expectations, especially in a competitive market where larger growth rates are often sought.
  • The current stock price is around $98, which may be perceived as high relative to its earnings potential, leading to concerns about valuation and whether the stock is overpriced.
  • The dividend payout ratio stands at 40.46%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities, potentially affecting long-term performance.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating that while some see potential, others may not view it as a strong buy, suggesting caution for new investors.

CHD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Church & Dwight is $103.82, with a high forecast of $114.00 and a low forecast of $86.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Church & Dwight in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 6.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Church & Dwight's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Church & Dwight more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Church & Dwight is 2.44 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.10. Learn more on how CHD compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CHD) was last updated on 7/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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