Church & Dwight Stock Falls On Q2 Top-Line Miss, Dismal Outlook

  • Church & Dwight Co Inc CHD reported second-quarter FY22 sales growth of 4.2% year-on-year to $1.33 billion, missing the consensus of $1.34 billion.
  • Organic sales grew 3.4%, driven by positive pricing of 6.3% but offset by a volume decline of 2.9%.
  • Net sales from Consumer Domestic rose 4.7% Y/Y, Consumer International grew 1.6%, and Specialty Products jumped 6.3%.
  • The gross margin compressed 220 basis points Y/Y to 41.2% due to higher raw material, manufacturing, and distribution costs, net of improved pricing, productivity, and favorable mix.
  • The operating margin contracted from 23.5% to 19.8%, and operating income for the quarter rose 12.4% to $261.6 million.
  • The company held $639.7 million in cash and equivalents as of June 30, 2022. Net cash provided by operating activities for six months totaled $310.4 million.
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.76 beat the analyst consensus of $0.72.
  • Outlook: Church & Dwight sees FY22 net sales growth of 4% - 5% (previously 5% - 8%). Organic sales growth of 3% - 4% (previously 3% - 6%).
  • The company now expects EPS to be flat to the 2021 adjusted result.
  • For Q3, CHD expects reported sales growth of approximately 2-4%, organic sales growth of approximately 1-3%, and gross margin contraction.
  • The company expects EPS of $0.65 (consensus $0.86), a 19% decrease from last year's adjusted Q3 EPS.
  • Price Action: CHD shares traded lower by 8.44% at $88.09 on the last check Friday.
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Comments
Loading...
Date
ticker
name
Actual EPS
EPS Surprise
Actual Rev
Rev Surprise
Posted In: EarningsNewsGuidanceMoversTrading IdeasGeneralBriefswhy it's moving
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!