Church & Dwight (CHD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$104.75

+0.03 (+0.03%)

(As of 11:22 AM 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 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
10

Buy
8

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CHD.

Consensus Price Target

$107.25
2.29% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Church & Dwight, the average price target is $107.25. The highest price target for CHD is $125.00, while the lowest price target for CHD is $82.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.29% from the current price of $104.75.

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CHD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
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)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$107.25	$106.58	$106.65	$93.82
Forecasted Upside	2.29% Upside	4.61% Upside	1.11% Upside	2.37% 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	2.24	2.45	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	2.42% Upside	492.63% Upside	6.15% 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
9/24/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$120.00	+15.93%
9/9/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	+4.58%
8/6/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$80.00 ➝ $82.00	-19.44%
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	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$101.00 ➝ $97.00	-2.94%
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%
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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%
8/5/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$116.00 ➝ $108.00	+9.61%
7/23/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$116.00	+15.25%
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%
4/22/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$109.00 ➝ $112.00	+5.97%
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 Monday, September 30, 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. reported an EPS of $0.93 for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates by $0.09. This indicates strong financial performance and potential growth.
The company had a quarterly revenue increase of 3.9% year-over-year, showcasing consistent revenue growth.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. pays a quarterly dividend with a dividend yield of 1.09%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Recent insider transactions show confidence in the company, with EVP Barry A. Bruno selling shares at a higher price, suggesting positive future prospects.
The stock price of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has been trending upwards, currently trading at $104.39, indicating positive market sentiment.

Church & Dwight
Bear Case

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

Analysts have issued mixed ratings on the stock, with some setting lower price targets and ratings, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
The company's dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 35.87%, which may limit future dividend growth or reinvestment in the business.
Market analysts have adjusted price targets downwards, suggesting a cautious outlook on the stock's potential for significant price appreciation.
While the company has shown revenue growth, the P/E ratio of 33.12 and P/E/G ratio of 3.81 may indicate the stock is currently overvalued compared to its growth prospects.
Despite recent positive developments, the beta of 0.54 suggests Church & Dwight Co., Inc. may be less volatile than the market, potentially limiting short-term gains for investors seeking higher risk-reward opportunities.

CHD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Church & Dwight is $107.25, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $82.00.
: 21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Church & Dwight in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 2.39% 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, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, 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 2.24 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.45. Learn more on how CHD compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:CHD) was last updated on 10/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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