Church & Dwight Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Church & Dwight reported a 10.2% increase in net sales to $1,429.8 million, driven by strong consumer demand. Organic sales grew by 5.7%, influenced by positive product mix and pricing. Reported EPS was $0.82, while adjusted EPS reached $0.85, surpassing the company's outlook.
Net sales increased by 10.2%, with domestic sales up 12.2% and international sales up 7.5%.
Organic sales grew by 5.7%, driven by domestic growth of 5.5% and international growth of 11.6%.
Gross margin increased by 90 basis points.
Adjusted EPS was $0.85, a 2.4% increase compared to the previous year.
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Forward Guidance
The company is raising the full year outlook for Sales, EPS, Gross Margin and Cash Flow. Expects full year 2023 reported sales growth to be approximately 6-7% and organic sales growth to be approximately 3-4%.
Positive Outlook
- Sales and earnings momentum from Q1 expected to continue throughout 2023.
- Full year reported sales growth expected to be approximately 6-7%.
- Full year organic sales growth expected to be approximately 3-4%.
- Full year reported gross margin to expand approximately 120 basis points versus 2022.
- Cash flow from operations is now expected to be approximately $950 million.
Challenges Ahead
- SG&A both in dollars and as a percent of net sales to increase compared to 2022.
- Tax rate to increase to approximately 23%.
- Higher interest expense to be a drag to Adjusted EPS.
- Other expense for 2023 is expected to be approximately $110 million reflecting an increase in interest expense due to higher rates as well as debt related to the recent acquisition of HERO.
- Expect Adjusted EPS of $0.78 per share for Q2.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income