With a market cap of $23.5 billion, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is a U.S.-based manufacturer and marketer of household, personal care, and specialty products, operating across Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products segments. It owns a diverse portfolio of well-known brands spanning cleaning, personal care, health, and animal nutrition, sold through both retail and industrial channels worldwide.
Shares of the Ewing, New Jersey-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. CHD stock has risen 6.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has increased 19.3%. However, shares of the company are up 18.2% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX’s 12.4% return.