Church & Dwight Co., Inc. CHD

CHD Company Overview

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a U.S.-based consumer packaged goods company that manufactures and markets household, personal care, and specialty products. The company operates primarily in the consumer staples sector, with a portfolio centered on value-oriented brands in categories such as oral care, laundry, household cleaning, dietary supplements, personal grooming, and sexual wellness. Its largest and most recognizable brand is ARM & HAMMER, which spans baking soda, laundry detergent, cat litter, oral care, and deodorizing products. Other major brands include Trojan, OXICLEAN, VITAFUSION, Batiste, Waterpik, First Response, Nair, and Zicam. Revenue is primarily generated through branded consumer product sales across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution channels.

The company serves mass retailers, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, drugstores, e-commerce platforms, and international distributors. Church & Dwight has historically positioned itself as a “power brands” company focused on acquiring and scaling category-leading brands with strong margins and recurring consumer demand. Founded in 1846 by John Dwight and Austin Church, the company initially commercialized sodium bicarbonate products and later expanded into household and personal care categories through internal development and acquisitions. Over time, strategic acquisitions significantly diversified its product portfolio and broadened its global consumer reach.