Church & Dwight (CHD) CEO Richard Dierker Buys $4.3K of Stock

CEO Richard Dierker Buys Shares of CHD Stock

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. President and CEO Richard Dierker added to his holdings in the consumer goods company, buying 44 shares on June 15, 2026. The transaction took place at an average price of $98.32 per share, bringing the total value of the purchase to $4,326.08.

Insider Buying and Selling at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

This purchase joins recent insider moves at Church & Dwight, coming on the same day that EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP Brian Buchert bought 6 shares for $589.92 at $98.32 each on June 15, 2026. Other recent executive moves include EVP Carlos Linares buying 10,000 shares at $50.28 and selling 10,000 shares at $99.71 on June 16, 2026, alongside President of US Domestic Charles Raup selling 853 shares for $83,721.95 at $98.15 on June 25, 2026.

Trading Performance and Valuation for CHD Stock

Church & Dwight shares traded near $98.42 on Tuesday, sitting close to the 50-day moving average of $98.78 and above the 200-day moving average of $95.48. The company carries a market capitalization of $22.65 billion and a P/E ratio of 30.61 based on trailing earnings. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $81.33 and a 52-week high of $106.04.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms maintain varied stances on the consumer defensive stock. On October 5, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating while lowering its price target from $110.00 to $105.00. Earlier on August 3, 2026, UBS maintained a Neutral rating with a target raised from $104.00 to $107.00, Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating with a target lifted from $100.00 to $105.00, TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating with a target raised from $95.00 to $97.00, and RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a target bumped from $114.00 to $115.00. Barclays kept an Underweight rating on July 21, 2026, raising its target from $79.00 to $86.00, while JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating and raised its target from $99.00 to $105.00 on July 16, 2026. Overall, the stock holds a consensus recommendation of buy with 19 analyst opinions contributing to a mean target price of $105.11.

Behind the Household and Personal Care Brand

Headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Church & Dwight develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of household, personal care, and specialty products. Well-known brands under its umbrella include Arm & Hammer baking soda and laundry products, OxiClean stain removers, Batiste dry shampoos, Waterpik water flossers, Trojan condoms, and Hero acne treatments. The company sells its goods across retail channels worldwide and maintains a specialty products division serving agricultural and industrial customers.

What to Watch Next for Church & Dwight

Investors will look toward the company's next scheduled earnings report on October 30, 2026, for updates on revenue growth and profit margins. Insider transactions and broader market trends will continue to guide near-term sentiment for the stock.