Form 8-K · Current report
Church & Dwight 8-K, filed Oct 30, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000313927
- Accession no.
- 0001193125-26-439864
Summary
Church & Dwight reported third-quarter 2026 net sales up 1.0% to $1,602 million and organic sales up 5.1%, with adjusted EPS of $0.92 (+13.6%), and raised its full-year 2026 sales outlook while its board approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program. CEO Rick Dierker attributed the results to power-brand performance, innovation, and 2025 portfolio actions.
Key points
- Net sales rose 1.0% to $1,602 million; organic sales grew 5.1% with all three divisions up (Domestic +4.4%, International +7.8%, Specialty Products +5.0%).
- Gross margin expanded 170 basis points to 46.8%, and adjusted EPS of $0.92 rose 13.6%, exceeding the company's $0.89 outlook.
- Full-year 2026 sales outlook was raised to approximately +0.5% (from flat to +1%) and organic sales to approximately +5%; adjusted EPS outlook was tightened to approximately +7%.
- The board approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program with no expiration date, replacing the existing program.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 30, 2026, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and providing additional information. This press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 pursuant to this Item 2.02. ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Description 99.1 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. press release, dated October 30, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document) Exhibit 99.1: EX-99.1 2 chd-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. …
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