Church & Dwight (CHD) EVP Carlos Linares Sells $997K of Stock

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

Carlos Linares, who serves as the EVP of Chief Technology and Global New Products at Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD), offloaded 10,000 shares of company stock on June 16, 2026. The transaction was executed at a price of $99.71 per share, bringing the total value of the sale to $997,100. This marks a notable individual trade size compared to recent insider moves at the consumer goods firm, following other recent insider transactions by company executives.

Recent Insider Trading Activity at Church & Dwight

This sale adds to a series of insider transactions logged at Church & Dwight in recent weeks. On June 25, 2026, President of US Domestic Charles Raup sold 853 shares for $83,721.95. Earlier in the month on June 15, 2026, CEO Richard Dierker picked up 44 shares at $98.32 each for a total of $4,326.08, while EVP of Strategy Brian Buchert also acquired 6 shares valued at $589.92 on the same day. Linares himself previously engaged with company stock earlier that day on June 16, 2026, purchasing 10,000 shares at $50.28 valued at $502,800.

Church & Dwight Stock Performance and Valuation

Shares of Church & Dwight trade near the middle of their 52-week range, which spans from a low of $81.33 to a high of $106.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $22.65 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 30.61, while its forward P/E ratio sits at 23.66. The company carries a beta of 0.47, reflecting lower volatility than the broader market, and recently traded around the $97.41 mark.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts maintain a generally positive outlook on the stock, carrying a consensus recommendation key of buy based on 19 analyst opinions. Recent updates include Wells Fargo maintaining an Overweight rating with a $105.00 price target on October 5, 2026. Earlier on August 3, 2026, UBS kept a Neutral rating and set a $107.00 target, while RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a $115.00 target.

Consumer Products and Company Background

Headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Church & Dwight develops, manufactures, and markets a wide array of household, personal care, and specialty items. The company manages popular household brands such as Arm & Hammer, OxiClean, Trojan, Batiste, and Waterpik, serving customers through major retail channels and e-commerce platforms worldwide.

What to Watch Next for Church & Dwight

Investors are keeping an eye on the company's next financial results, which are scheduled to be released around October 30, 2026. Additional Form 4 filings with the SEC will provide further updates on executive buying and selling patterns as the year progresses.