Church & Dwight EVP Carlos Linares Sells Shares
Carlos Linares sold 10,000 shares of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. on June 16, 2026.
Key Points
- Carlos Linares, EVP at Church & Dwight, sold 10,000 shares for $997,100 on June 16, 2026.
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a market cap of $23.32 billion and a P/E ratio of 32.4.
- Analysts maintain a 'buy' consensus with a mean price target of $102.53.
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Carlos Linares, Executive Vice President of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., sold 10,000 shares of the company on June 16, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.71 each, totaling $997,100. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.
Other Institutional Activity in Church & Dwight
Several institutional investors have also been active in Church & Dwight. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 447,498 shares, leaving it with 22,190,489 shares valued at about $2.07 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a position of 15,412,777 shares, valued at approximately $1.44 billion. State Street Corp increased its stake by 124,297 shares, bringing its total to 13,999,709 shares worth around $1.31 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co significantly boosted its holdings by 2,859,396 shares, totaling 10,469,620 shares valued at $983.2 million.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Stock Down 3.8%
Shares of NYSE:CHD traded near $98.42. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a market cap of $23.32 billion with a P/E ratio of 32.4 and a forward P/E of 24.1. The stock has a 52-week low of $81.33 and a high of $106.04. Its 50-day moving average is $95.43, and the 200-day moving average stands at $91.93. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 0.76, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 56.79.
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Recent Earnings
In the most recent quarter, Church & Dwight reported revenue of $6.21 billion, reflecting a slight increase. The company achieved a net margin of 11.8% and a return on equity of 16.8%. Earnings per share were $3.04. The next earnings report is expected on July 31, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
3 analysts raised price targets.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 1.0%. Revenue met estimates.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA met by 0 percent. Operating income met by 1 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
3 target raises.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 1.4 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Church and Dwight delivered a strong first quarter with 5 percent organic sales growth, beating the 3 percent outlook. The company cited volume gains across its main brands including ARM and HAMMER laundry, TheraBreath mouthwash, and Hero acne patch products. Management said it won the most distribution points in consumer packaged goods and expects new product launches to drive half of full year organic growth.
Guidance The company reaffirmed its full year forecast for 3 to 4 percent organic sales growth and 5 to 8 percent adjusted earnings growth. Management expects about 25 to 30 million dollars in extra inflation costs from Middle East turmoil but plans to offset that with productivity gains and no price increases.
Slightly positive report. The quarter was acceptable, but the forward setup is not strong.
Dividend
Church & Dwight pays an annual dividend of $1.23 per share, yielding 1.25% at current prices. The dividend payout ratio is 39.23%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
On the same day as Linares's sale, he also purchased 10,000 shares at $50.28 each. Additionally, CEO Richard Dierker acquired 44 shares at $98.32 on June 15, 2026, and EVP Brian Buchert bought 6 shares at the same price. Robert Shearer purchased 8,600 shares at $77.33 on June 11, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 4, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its 'hold' rating with a $99.00 price target. UBS also kept a 'hold' rating, setting their target at $100.00, while RBC Capital maintained a 'buy' rating with a $114.00 target. Overall, analysts have a 'buy' recommendation with a mean price target of $102.53 across 19 opinions.
About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a consumer goods company based in Ewing, New Jersey. It develops and sells household and personal care products, including well-known brands like ARM & HAMMER, OXICLEAN, and TROJAN. The company operates in the Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products segments. Led by CEO Richard A. Dierker, it employs approximately 5,550 people.
Bottom Line
Carlos Linares's recent sale of Church & Dwight shares is a notable insider transaction. Investors often watch such moves for insights, though they do not necessarily indicate a negative outlook. Church & Dwight remains a significant player in the consumer goods sector, with analysts generally positive about its prospects. As always, remember that insider transactions are reported after the fact and may not reflect current positions.
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