Earnings Releases·Oct 30, 2026, 7:04 AM ET

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Net sales rose 1.0% year-over-year to $1,602 million and organic sales grew 5.1%, both exceeding prior outlooks, while Adjusted EPS increased 13.6% to $0.92.
Full-year 2026 guidance was raised for net sales (+0.5% growth) and organic sales (+5%), with reported EPS growth expected at +20% and Adjusted EPS growth at +7%.
The Board approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program with no expiration date, and the company acquired MISS MOUTH'S and TOUCHLAND to drive growth.
Q4 2026 reported sales are expected to decline 0.5% due to 2025 strategic portfolio actions, though organic sales are forecast to grow 4.0% and Adjusted EPS to rise 17-19%.
Gross margin expanded 170 basis points to 46.8% in Q3, though management cites ongoing inflationary pressures from raw materials, energy, and global transportation costs.