About Church & Dwight Company, Inc. Common Stock (CHD)
Church & Dwight Company is a prominent consumer goods corporation that specializes in the manufacturing of a diverse range of household and personal care products. Known for its innovative approach, the company offers a wide array of brands that cater to various consumer needs, including cleaning supplies, health and wellness items, and personal care products. Its portfolio includes well-established brands recognized for their quality and effectiveness, making the company a trusted choice among consumers. Church & Dwight is committed to sustainability and continuously seeks to enhance its product offerings while maintaining a focus on environmental responsibility. Read More
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Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) shares dip after Q1 FY25 revenue fell 2.4% to $1.47B, missing the $1.51B estimate. Organic sales declined 1.2% due to lower volume. Gross profit dropped 3.9%, and operating income slipped 3.2%.
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Household products company Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 2.4% year on year to $1.47 billion. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.50 billion underwhelmed, coming in 4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.91 per share was 1.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) today reported first quarter results driven by our strong brands, continued share growth and leading innovation. Our first quarter net sales decreased 2.4% to $1,467.1 million, below the Company’s outlook of approximately 1% growth. The company’s brands grew consumption and share in the quarter. However, the Company experienced slowing category growth in the US market and retailers reduced inventory levels. Organic sales decreased 1.2% due to 1.4% lower volume partially offset by positive pricing and mix of 0.2%. Reported EPS was $0.89 and Adjusted EPS was $0.91, a decrease of 5.2%. Adjusted EPS exceeded the Company’s outlook of $0.90.
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) will webcast a discussion of its first quarter earnings results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET.
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