Church & Dwight Stock Rises: Q2 Organic Sales Beat Masks EPS Miss
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD ) reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results on Friday. The consumer products company posted adjusted earnings of 89 cents per share, missing the consensus estimate of 90 cents. Revenue rose 1.6% year over year to $1.530 billion, ahead of estimates of $1.503 billion. Organic sales grew 5.8%, above the company’s prior outlook of 3%, supported by volume growth of 4.3% and positive price and mix of 1.5%. Domestic organic sales increased 5.1%, while international organic sales rose 9.1%. Margin Expansion And Profitability Adjusted gross margin expanded 40 basis points to 45.4%, driven by higher volumes, productivity gains and favorable product mix, partially offset by inflation and recent transportation cost increases. Reported earnings per share were 85 cents, up from 78 cents a year earlier, while adjusted EPS decreased 5.3% year over year. Operating...
, Inc. (NYSE: CHD ) reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results on Friday. The consumer products company posted adjusted earnings of 89 cents per share, missing the consensus estimate of 90 cents. 503 billion.
5%. 1%. 4%, driven by higher volumes, productivity gains and favorable product mix, partially offset by inflation and recent transportation cost increases. 3% year over year.
1% from the prior year as increased investments in marketing and the higher SG&A expenses offset top-line gains. 1%. 5 percentage points. THERABREATH mouthwash and toothpaste, HERO, ARM & HAMMER cat litter and ZICAM drove organic growth.
Acquisitions of TOUCHLAND and MISS MOUTH’S also supported reported sales, partly offset by the impact of last year’s strategic portfolio actions. 1%. 8 percentage points. THERABREATH, HERO and BATISTE led the segment’s growth.
7 million. 8 million during the quarter. 5 million a year earlier. 3 billion.
Outlook Improves Despite Cost Pressures Church & Dwight said it is raising its 2026 outlook as volume growth, market-share gains and gross margin expansion strengthen its operating performance despite a challenging environment. CEO Rick Dierker said the company is focused on offering consumers high-quality, solution-oriented products at the right value. He said inflationary pressure from the Middle East remains a headwind, but the company still expects to offset the temporary cost impact in 2026. 76 analyst estimate.
182 billion. The company raised its outlook for organic sales growth (from the prior range of 3%-4%) to 4%-5%. 5%) to a growth of flat to 1%. The company said the improved outlook reflects stronger organic momentum and the contribution from MISS MOUTH’S.
572 billion analyst estimate. The company also expects about $15 million of phase II tariff refund benefits in the second half and plans to invest those proceeds in consumer-facing activities and inflation offsets. 92 on Friday, according to Pro data. Photo via Shutterstock Read Also: Procter & Gamble Reports Flat Organic Sales Amid Rising Costs