Observed Signal · Jul 31, 2026 · earnings · Source: SEC API · Impact: 3.8/5
10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Church & Dwight (2026-07-31)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, achieving net sales of $1.53 billion, up 1.6% year-over-year, and diluted net income per share of $0.85, an increase of 9.0%. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net sales reached $2.999 billion (+0.9% YoY) with net income rising to $419.1 million. Gross margin expanded 240 basis points in Q2 to 45.4%, driven by favorable product volume/mix, productivity initiatives, and the portfolio cleanup involving previous business exits (Flawless, Spinbrush, Waterpik showerheads, and VMS). Operating cash flow improved to $461.6 million for the first six months. Strategically, Church & Dwight expanded its consumer portfolio with the acquisition of the Miss Mouth's Messy Eater brand on May 28, 2026, for $300 million in upfront cash, following the 2025 Touchland integration. The company continues to navigate supply chain frictions from Middle East shipping disruptions and U.S. tariff dynamics, successfully mitigating cost pressures through surgical pricing, production relocation, and productivity initiatives.
Demonstrates robust gross margin expansion and cash conversion improvements within a premier CPG player, alongside active M&A execution (Miss Mouth's) to offset divested non-core product lines amid supply chain and tariff headwinds.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Q2 2026 net sales reached $1,530.0 million (+1.6% YoY) with gross margin expanding 240 bps to 45.4% and diluted EPS growing 9.0% to $0.85.
- Completed the acquisition of Miss Mouth's Messy Eater on May 28, 2026, for $300.0 million cash at closing plus $25.0 million in deferred consideration.
- Operating cash flow for the first six months of 2026 increased by $45.1 million YoY to $461.6 million, reducing the cash conversion cycle from 28 to 17 days.
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