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Church & Dwight vs Stepan: CHD and SCL compared
Church & Dwight is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $692M for Stepan (Q3 2026). Stepan is growing faster (+17% against +1% a year earlier). Church & Dwight is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 3.8%.
Where the money goes: CHD and SCL
Church & Dwight (CHD) · Q3 2026
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.
Stepan (SCL) · Q3 2026
Stepan, Q3 2026: revenue $692M (+17% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $17.8M, operating cash flow $29.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Church & Dwight (CHD) | Stepan (SCL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $692M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | +17% |
| Gross margin | 46.8% | 12.7% |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| Net earnings | $212M | $17.8M |
| Net margin | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $380M | $29.3M |
| Free cash flow | $350M | $8.2M |
| Market value | $26.2B | $1.5B |
| P/E | 33.8× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $110.28 | $85.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Stepan
- Surfactants: $487M (70%)
- Polymers: $179M (26%)
- Specialty Products: $26.9M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Church & Dwight or Stepan?
Church & Dwight is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $692M for Stepan (Q3 2026).
Is Church & Dwight or Stepan growing faster?
Stepan is growing faster (+17% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Church & Dwight or Stepan?
Church & Dwight is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 3.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.