Entropy Technologies LP Invests $2.64 Million in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. $CHD

Entropy Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 31,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,637,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of CHD. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Church & Dwight during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Church & Dwight during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Church & Dwight by 101.3% during the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 322 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 162 shares during the period. Field & Main Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Church & Dwight during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, GW&K Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Church & Dwight by 83.0% during the fourth quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 344 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.60% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on CHD. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $100.00 price target (up from $98.00) on shares of Church & Dwight in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Church & Dwight from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Evercore set a $105.00 price target on Church & Dwight in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $114.00 price target on shares of Church & Dwight in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $111.00 price target on shares of Church & Dwight in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $102.59.

Church & Dwight Stock Down 0.2%

NYSE:CHD opened at $97.35 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.22. The company has a market cap of $23.07 billion, a PE ratio of 32.02, a PEG ratio of 3.49 and a beta of 0.47. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a 52-week low of $81.33 and a 52-week high of $106.04. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $95.23 and a 200 day simple moving average of $93.47.

Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The company reported $0.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion. Church & Dwight had a return on equity of 20.51% and a net margin of 11.81%.Church & Dwight’s quarterly revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.91 earnings per share. Church & Dwight has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.880-0.880 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.710-3.810 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Church & Dwight Co., Inc. will post 3.76 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Church & Dwight Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th were issued a dividend of $0.3075 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15th. This represents a $1.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Church & Dwight’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 40.46%.

Insider Transactions at Church & Dwight

In related news, EVP Brian D. Buchert sold 10,160 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 approximately $126,208.04. This trade represents a 88.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ravichandra Krishnamu Saligram sold 12,960 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $1,270,080.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 13,653 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,337,994. The trade was a 48.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 37,680 shares of company stock valued at $3,675,090 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Church & Dwight News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Church & Dwight this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital reaffirmed a Buy view on Church & Dwight, signaling continued analyst confidence in the stock’s outlook. RBC Capital Remains a Buy on Church & Dwight (CHD)
• Positive Sentiment: The company continues to show solid fundamentals, with its most recent quarter beating EPS and revenue estimates and management maintaining full-year guidance.
• Neutral Sentiment: Church & Dwight also remains supported by a quarterly dividend, which may appeal to income-focused investors.
• Negative Sentiment: Director Robert K. Shearer sold 8,600 shares for about $842,542, and EVP Brian Buchert sold 10,160 shares for about $997,102, adding to concern about insider confidence. Insider sale details for Robert K Shearer Insider selling alert for CHD
• Negative Sentiment: Another director, Ravichandra Krishnamu Saligram, also sold shares, reinforcing the near-term overhang from insider selling.

Church & Dwight 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.