Church & Dwight Reports Slim Margin of Net Sales Growth In Q1 2026

Net sales for Happi Top 50 Company Church & Dwight increased 0.2% to $1.46 billion, compared to the prior-year quarter. The reported revenue exceeded the company’s first quarter outlook of a 1% decline.

Organic sales grew 5.0% versus the company’s 3% outlook, with growth across all three divisions, and was driven by volume growth of 5.3%, partially offset by negative pricing and mix of 0.3%.

“Our brands continue to perform exceptionally well in this dynamic macroeconomic environment,” said CEO Rick Dierker. “Solid category growth and the performance of our balanced portfolio of value and premium products provide further confidence in our full-year outlook. Our growth was broad-based with volume growth driven by strong innovation and distribution wins across all domestic classes of trade. Our operating model of consistent delivery of sales growth, margin expansion, and efficient working capital management leads to strong cash flow generation, fueling our investments in our existing brands and the acquisition of market leading new brands.”

In the first quarter, the company’s domestic division grew 5.4% organically due to broad-based growth across its household and personal care portfolio. The international division grew organically 3.7% in the first quarter, driven by growth in both GMG and its subsidiaries. Its Specialty Products division’s organic sales grew 3.1% with strong global results. Global e-commerce also continued to grow in the first quarter. Global online sales represent 24% of total consumer sales. Church & Dwight also generated solid cash flow in the quarter, and it continue to expect approximately $1.15 billion of cash from operations this year.

Consumer Domestic

Consumer Domestic net sales were $1.1 billion, a $12.1 million or 1.1% decrease reflecting the company’s 2025 strategic portfolio actions. Organic growth in Therabreath mouthwash and toothpaste, Hero and Oxiclean was partially offset by declines in Waterpik flossers. Reported Consumer Domestic sales also included growth from the Touchland acquisition offset by the sales impact from last year’s strategic portfolio actions.

Consumer International

Consumer International net sales were $273.9 million, a $12.0 million or 4.6% increase. Organic sales increased 3.7% due to higher volume (5.3%) partially offset by lower price and product mix (1.6%). Growth was led by the Therabreath, Hero and Batiste brands, partially offset by lower Middle East region sales. Reported Consumer International sales also included growth from the Touchland acquisition and was offset by the sales impact from last year’s strategic portfolio actions.

Specialty Products

Specialty Products net sales were $77.7 million, a $2.3 million or 3.1% increase. Organic sales also increased 3.1% due to a combination of higher volume (2.0%) and higher price and product mix (1.1%).

Outlook for 2026

In Fiscal 2026, net sales are projected to fall 1.5% to 0.5%, reflecting strategic portfolio actions, officials said.

“We delivered a strong start to 2026 and continued to grow our share,” said Dierker. “With our largest categories growing on average 3%, our brands grew faster and gained share behind innovation, distribution wins and strong marketing.”