Church & Dwight EVP Carlos Linares Buys Shares

On June 16, 2026, Carlos Linares, the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Global New Product Officer at Church & Dwight Co., Inc., purchased 10,000 shares of the company. The shares were bought at an average price of $50.28 each, making the total transaction worth about $502,800.

Other Institutional Activity in Church & Dwight

Several institutional investors made changes to their holdings in Church & Dwight recently. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its position by 447,498 shares, now holding about 22.2 million shares valued at approximately $2.07 billion. On the other hand, Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a new position with 15.4 million shares worth around $1.44 billion. State Street Corp slightly increased its stake by 124,297 shares, holding nearly 14 million shares valued at $1.31 billion. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase & Co boosted its holdings by 2,859,396 shares, reaching a total of 10.5 million shares valued at $983.2 million.

Church & Dwight Stock Snapshot

Shares of NYSE:CHD traded near $98.42 recently. Church & Dwight has a market capitalization of about $23.3 billion and a P/E ratio of 32.38. The stock's 52-week range is between $81.33 and $106.04. It has a 50-day moving average of $95.43 and a 200-day moving average of $91.93. The company's beta, a measure of stock volatility compared to the market, is low at 0.47, indicating less volatility.

Recent Earnings

Church & Dwight reported revenue of approximately $6.21 billion, with a modest growth rate of 0.2%. The company achieved a net margin of 11.81% and a return on equity of 16.78%. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at $3.04. The next earnings report is expected on July 31, 2026.

Dividend

Church & Dwight pays an annual dividend of $1.23 per share, yielding 1.25%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.23%, suggesting a balanced approach to sharing profits with shareholders and reinvesting in the company.

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

On June 15, 2026, Richard Dierker, the President and CEO, acquired 44 shares at $98.32 each. Brian Buchert, EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP, also purchased 6 shares at the same price. Earlier, on June 11, 2026, Robert Shearer bought 8,600 shares at $77.33.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 4, 2026, RBC Capital maintained a 'buy' rating with a price target of $114. Meanwhile, JP Morgan and UBS both maintained 'hold' ratings with targets of $99 and $100, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation with a mean price target of $102.53 based on 19 analyst opinions.

About Church & Dwight

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of household and personal care products, headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, focusing on products such as baking soda under the ARM & HAMMER brand, OXICLEAN cleaning solutions, and TROJAN brand condoms. Led by CEO Richard A. Dierker, Church & Dwight employs about 5,550 people.

Bottom Line

Carlos Linares's purchase of Church & Dwight shares underscores the confidence of insiders in the company's prospects. Investors often track such insider activities for potential insights, though it's important to remember that these transactions are disclosed after the fact. With a strong market position and a diverse product lineup, Church & Dwight remains a company to watch in the consumer defensive sector.