Church & Dwight Co Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) reported a 6.3% increase in first quarter net sales, totaling $1,238.9 million. The growth was primarily attributed to strong consumer demand and a 4.9% rise in organic sales driven by volume and pricing. Despite a 4.3% decline in EPS to $0.88, adjusted EPS was flat at $0.83, exceeding expectations. The company faced challenges from raw material shortages and rising costs but continues to expect robust sales growth for the year.

Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE:CHD) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2525 per share, scheduled for payment on June 1, 2021, to shareholders on record by May 14, 2021. This marks the Company’s 481^st consecutive quarterly dividend, demonstrating a robust track record of returning value to its shareholders. Church & Dwight is known for manufacturing diverse personal care and household products, including those under the well-established Arm & Hammer brand.

Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE:CHD) announced a voluntary recall of vitafusion gummy products due to potential contamination with metallic mesh material. The recall affects products manufactured between October 29 and November 3, 2020, following investigations into two consumer reports. No consumer illnesses have been reported. The company is working with the FDA and has provided a list of affected products along with their UPCs and lot codes. Consumers are advised to stop using the products and contact the company for a refund.

Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE:CHD) is set to host a conference call discussing its third quarter 2020 earnings on October 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Interested participants can join by calling 877-322-9846 in the U.S. or 631-291-4539 internationally, using access code 9285485. A replay will be available at 855-859-2056. The call can also be accessed via webcast on the company's Investor Relations website. Church & Dwight is known for manufacturing various personal care, household, and specialty products under the ARM & HAMMER brand.

Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE:CHD) announced that Matt Farrell, CEO, and Rick Dierker, CFO, will present at the 2021 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Virtual Conference on February 16, 2021, at 11:50 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible online via investor.churchdwight.com/investors/news-events.

Founded in 1846, Church & Dwight is a top U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate and offers products under well-known brands like ARM & HAMMER, TROJAN, and OXICLEAN, which account for 80% of its sales.

Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE: CHD) reported a significant 27.9% increase in full year 2020 EPS, reaching $3.12 per share. Adjusted EPS grew 14.6% to $2.83, surpassing expectations. Net sales rose 12.3% to $4.9 billion, driven by strong consumer demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with organic sales up 9.6%. In Q4, net sales reached $1.3 billion, a 13.2% increase. The company declared a 5.2% dividend increase and initiated a $300 million share repurchase program. Strong growth anticipated for 2021 with projected adjusted EPS of $3.00 to $3.06.

The Finishing Touch Flawless brand from Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE:CHD) has launched an upgraded eyebrow beauty device aimed at women, enhancing brow shaping capabilities without damaging the skin around the eyes. This new device features an 18-karat gold-plated head that allows precise hair removal while being skin-friendly and dermatologist-approved. Priced at $19.99, it is available for worldwide distribution, making it an accessible at-home salon solution. Finishing Touch Flawless products have been recognized as top sellers in the U.S. beauty market.

Church & Dwight Co. (NYSE: CHD) will hold a conference call on January 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results. Interested participants can call 877-322-9846 in the U.S. and Canada or 631-291-4539 internationally, using access code 3264654. A replay will be available post-call at 855-859-2056 with the same code. The company is renowned for its diverse range of personal care and household products, primarily under the ARM & HAMMER brand, and is committed to sustainability.

Finishing Touch Flawless has launched a new advertising campaign featuring Halle Berry, titled "Define" and "F-Words," aimed at empowering individuals to embrace their beauty. This multi-media campaign started in January 2021 and will run through the year, showcasing the brand's easy-to-use beauty products designed to solve everyday beauty problems. Brand manager Hayley Parisi emphasized the brand's commitment to diverse and adventurous customers, offering innovative solutions for hair removal and skincare.