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Church & Dwight (CHD) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Church & Dwight (CHD) reported revenue of $1.6B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +1% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 18.2%, net earnings $212M (13.2% of revenue).
Church & Dwight, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+1% year over year), operating margin 18.2%, net earnings $212M, operating cash flow $380M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B | +5% | +1% |
| Gross profit | $749M | +8% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $291M | +5% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $212M | +5% | +16% |
| Operating cash flow | $380M | +32% | -13% |
| Free cash flow | $350M | +36% | -14% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.6B in Q3 2026, up 1% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 46.8%, up 1.7 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.29B, a 18.2% margin (up 2.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 223% reached operating profit, above the 16% margin then. Operating expenses fell 0% while revenue rose 1%. Net earnings were $0.21B, up 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.38B (down 13% year over year), 179% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.06B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.09B. Capital expenditures of $0.03B left free cash flow of $0.35B.
Questions
What was Church & Dwight's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Church & Dwight (CHD) reported revenue of $1.6B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +1% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Church & Dwight profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $291M (18.2% of revenue) and net earnings $212M.
Source: Church & Dwight 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.