Topic: How To Invest

Q: Thanks, TSI, for all the sound advice! What is your recommendation on consumer stock Church & Dwight?

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A: Church & Dwight Co. Inc., $97.31, symbol CHD on New York (Shares outstanding: 242.7 million; Market cap: $23.5 billion; www.churchdwight.com), is a manufacturer of leading personal care, household, and specialty products. Founded in 1846, the company is the leading U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, popularly known as baking soda. Its well-known brands include Arm & Hammer baking soda, but also OxiClean, Trojan, L’il Critters, Waterpik, Orajel, Nair, Spinbrush, and more. In December 2021, Church & Dwight completed the acquisition of the TheraBreath brand for $580 million in cash. TheraBreath is the number-two brand in alcohol-free mouthwash in the U.S. Its annual sales through the end of September were $86 million. Its international sales account for less than 10% of overall revenue. The company’s overall revenue rose steadily from 2017 to 2021, climbing 37.4%, from $3.78 billion to $5.19 billion. Over that period, earnings per share climbed 55.7%, from $1.94 to $3.02. In the quarter ended December 31, 2021, Church & Dwight’s revenue was…