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    Church & Dwight (CHD) Nears Earnings, Is It Still Below Fair Value?

    Simply Wall St·07/23/2026 17:34:19
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    Church & Dwight (CHD) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its late July second quarter earnings release, following a series of upside surprises and ongoing margin focused productivity efforts.

    See our latest analysis for Church & Dwight.

    At a share price of $97.13, Church & Dwight has a 1-month share price return of 3.62% and a year to date share price return of 17.53%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 1.38% suggests recent momentum has been stronger in the short term than over the longer run.

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    Bulls point to Church & Dwight’s earnings surprise streak and margin work, while bears highlight the forecast dip in Q2 EPS after the recent share price run. Which case does the current valuation actually support next?

    Most Popular Narrative: 4.9% Undervalued

    Church & Dwight is trading at $97.13, compared with a widely followed fair value narrative of $102.16, which rests on a detailed earnings and margin roadmap.

    The strong trajectory of e-commerce and online sales, with Church & Dwight's online channel now accounting for 23% of global sales and driving category growth (notably with Touchland's success on Amazon and other platforms), positions the company to benefit from higher-margin, direct-to-consumer sales and increased market reach. This is likely to support revenue growth and margin expansion in future years.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what sits behind that fair value for Church & Dwight? The narrative leans on measured revenue gains, firmer margins, and a richer future earnings multiple.

    Result: Fair Value of $102.16 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Church & Dwight's underperforming vitamin segment and ongoing input cost inflation could still pressure margins enough to challenge the 4.9% undervalued narrative.

    Find out about the key risks to this Church & Dwight narrative.

    Another View on Church & Dwight’s Valuation

    The narrative fair value pegs Church & Dwight at $102.16, about 4.9% above the current $97.13 share price, but the current 31.4x P/E tells a different story. That multiple is well above the global Household Products industry at 16.9x and a fair ratio of 19.5x, which points to richer pricing that could matter if sentiment cools.

    For a closer look at what the numbers imply for Church & Dwight at this valuation level, including how far that P/E could move back toward the fair ratio, See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NYSE:CHD P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026
    NYSE:CHD P/E Ratio as at Jul 2026

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.