Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$106.10 +0.25 (+0.24%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:16 PM ET)

Church & Dwight - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
8

Buy
8

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, 2 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CHD.

Consensus Price Target

$109.56
3.26% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Church & Dwight, the average price target is $109.56. The highest price target for CHD is $125.00, while the lowest price target for CHD is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.26% from the current price of $106.10.

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CHD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$109.56	$108.53	$106.58	$95.29
Forecasted Upside	3.26% Upside	-3.38% Downside	3.07% Upside	3.69% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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.

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.

Church & Dwight Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Church & Dwight	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.26% Upside	46.09% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CHD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/5/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$86.00 ➝ $85.00	-17.44%
11/4/2024	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$114.00 ➝ $117.00	+13.57%
11/4/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$114.00 ➝ $115.00	+11.63%
11/4/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$98.00 ➝ $99.00	-5.96%
11/4/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$113.00 ➝ $115.00	+9.79%
9/24/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$120.00	+15.93%
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9/9/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	+4.58%
8/5/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$110.00 ➝ $101.00	+1.68%
8/5/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $110.00	+10.88%
8/5/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$107.00 ➝ $105.00	+6.57%
6/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Grundy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$114.00	+4.65%
6/11/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $125.00	+16.56%
5/3/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$110.00 ➝ $114.00	+7.44%
4/23/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $120.00	+13.26%
4/15/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$100.00 ➝ $104.00	+2.15%
3/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral ➝ Buy	$110.00	+9.87%
2/5/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$99.00 ➝ $105.00	+5.41%
2/5/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$94.00 ➝ $103.00	+2.62%
12/13/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$90.00	-4.72%
11/13/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$99.00	+10.34%
10/23/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
4/28/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
2/6/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Neutral	$80.00	-3.50%
1/17/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+15.98%

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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 Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Church & Dwight pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Church & Dwight
Bull Case

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

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a strong institutional ownership, with 86.60% of the stock held by institutional investors, indicating confidence from large financial entities in the company's future performance.
The stock has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with recent target price increases from firms like TD Cowen, which raised its target from $114.00 to $117.00, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $108.53, which is close to the average target price set by analysts, indicating that the stock may be fairly valued with room for growth.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.03%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
The company operates in diverse segments, including Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single area.

Church & Dwight
Bear Case

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

Despite several "buy" ratings, there are also three analysts who have rated the stock as a "sell," indicating some skepticism about its future performance.
Recent target price reductions from firms like Stifel Nicolaus and Evercore ISI suggest that some analysts are concerned about the company's growth prospects, with target prices lowered to $105.00 and $101.00, respectively.
The payout ratio of 50.67% indicates that the company is returning a significant portion of its earnings as dividends, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Market sentiment can be influenced by broader economic conditions, and any downturn could negatively impact consumer spending on household and personal care products, which are key to Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s business.
With a consensus rating of "Hold," the stock may not present a compelling case for aggressive investment, as it suggests that analysts see limited upside potential in the near term.

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 $109.56, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.
: 18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Church & Dwight in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 3.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Church & Dwight has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Church & Dwight less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Church & Dwight is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how CHD compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:CHD) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target