Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$111.90 -0.35 (-0.31%)

(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Church & Dwight - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
8

Buy
8

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CHD.

Consensus Price Target

$108.53
-3.01% Downside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Church & Dwight, the average price target is $108.53. 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 downside of -3.01% from the current price of $111.90.

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CHD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Month Ago 10/26/23 to 10/25/24	3 Months Ago 8/27/23 to 8/26/24	1 Year Ago 11/25/22 to 11/25/23
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)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$108.53	$107.50	$106.58	$95.25
Forecasted Upside	-3.01% Downside	6.60% Upside	4.68% Upside	0.44% 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	2.26	2.49	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.01% Downside	35.59% Upside	7.66% 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 4 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, November 20, 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.:

The company has shown a revenue increase of 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong growth potential.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2838, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.14 and a yield of 1.06%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $108.53, suggesting that the stock is fairly valued and may have room for growth.
Several analysts have recently upgraded their price targets, with Wells Fargo raising theirs to $115.00, reflecting positive sentiment about the company's future performance.
Institutional investors hold 86.60% of the stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's stability and growth prospects.

Church & Dwight
Bear Case

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

Despite the positive revenue growth, the company's earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be $3.45 for the current year, which may not meet investor expectations if growth slows.
Some analysts have issued "sell" ratings, indicating that there are concerns about the stock's performance in the near term.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 50.67%, which means that a significant portion of earnings is being paid out as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Barclays recently lowered their price target to $85.00, suggesting that some analysts foresee potential declines in the stock's value.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on household and personal care products, which are key to Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s revenue.

CHD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Church & Dwight is $108.53, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.
: 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Church & Dwight in the last year. There are currently 3 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 downside of -3.01% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Church & Dwight's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Church & Dwight has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, 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 2.26 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how CHD compares to other companies.

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Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target