Church & Dwight (CHD) President Charles Raup Sells $84K of Stock

Charles Raup, President of U.S. Domestic at Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD), sold 853 shares of the company on June 25, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.15, amounting to a total value of $83,721.95. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

What Changed in Charles Raup's Church & Dwight Position

Charles Raup's recent sale of 853 shares was executed at an average price of $98.15 per share, totaling $83,721.95. This transaction reflects a routine adjustment in his holdings and was not conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Church & Dwight

In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings in Church & Dwight by 447,498 shares, bringing its total to 22,190,489 shares valued at approximately $2.07 billion, a 2% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 15,412,777 shares worth about $1.44 billion. State Street Corp increased its holdings by 124,297 shares, reaching a total of 13,999,709 shares valued at $1.31 billion, marking a 0.9% increase. JPMorgan Chase & Co boosted its stake by 2,859,396 shares, a 37.6% increase, totaling 10,469,620 shares valued at $983.2 million. Meanwhile, Capital International Investors cut its position by 3,983,368 shares, now holding 7,319,561 shares worth $683.1 million, a 35.2% decrease.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Stock Up 5.1%

Shares of NYSE:CHD traded near $99.58 on Saturday. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $23.59 billion and a P/E ratio of 32.76. The stock has a 52-week low of $81.33 and a high of $106.04. It maintains a 50-day moving average of $95.75 and a 200-day moving average of $92.03. The company's beta is 0.47, indicating less volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

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

Dividend

Church & Dwight offers an annual dividend rate of $1.23, yielding 1.24%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.23%, reflecting the proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders.

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

Besides Charles Raup's recent sale, Carlos Linares, EVP of Chief Tech & Global New Products, sold 10,000 shares at $99.71 on June 16, 2026, and purchased the same number at a different time. Richard Dierker, President and CEO, acquired 44 shares at $98.32 on June 15, 2026. Brian Buchert, EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP, also bought 6 shares at the same price on the same day.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 4, 2026, JP Morgan maintained a hold rating on Church & Dwight with a price target of $99. UBS also upheld a hold rating with a $100 target. RBC Capital remained bullish with a buy rating and a $114 target. Evercore ISI Group kept a hold rating, setting the price target at $105. The consensus among 19 analysts is a hold rating, with a mean target price of $102.53.

About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc., headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of household and personal care products. Known for brands like ARM & HAMMER, OXICLEAN, BATISTE, WATERPIK, and TROJAN, the company operates through Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products divisions. With about 5,550 employees, it serves various customers through supermarkets, e-commerce channels, and industrial distributors.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions like Charles Raup's sale are closely watched by investors for potential insights into company performance. While insider sales are not inherently negative, they can signal personal financial management or portfolio adjustments. Church & Dwight remains a significant player in the consumer defensive sector, with a diverse product lineup and steady institutional interest. As always, it's important to consider the broader market context and company fundamentals when evaluating investment prospects.