Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman has adjusted the price forecast for Church & Dwight (CHD, Financial), reducing it from $97 to $94, while maintaining an Underweight rating on the stock. This adjustment comes as part of Barclays' outlook for the consumer staples sector ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report.
The analyst indicates that the consumer sector was already experiencing challenges before recent economic shifts. Barclays expresses skepticism regarding the likelihood of a rebound in consumer staples within the near future, particularly during the ongoing 90-day transitional period.
Although some relief from tariff-related costs is noted, significant uncertainties continue to loom over the consumer staples market. These conditions contribute to a cautious outlook for Church & Dwight, which may face ongoing headwinds in navigating the current economic environment.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 21 analysts, the average target price for Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD, Financial) is $108.39 with a high estimate of $126.00 and a low estimate of $72.12. The average target implies an upside of 4.45% from the current price of $103.77. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 26 brokerage firms, Church & Dwight Co Inc's (CHD, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.8, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD, Financial) in one year is $108.48, suggesting a upside of 4.54% from the current price of $103.77. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD) Summary page.
