Church & Dwight Co., Inc. reported a 2.4% decrease in net sales to $1,467.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, falling below its outlook of approximately 1% growth. Organic sales declined by 1.2%, primarily driven by a 1.4% decrease in product volumes due to retailer destocking and weakening U.S. consumer demand.
The company revised its full-year 2025 outlook downward, now expecting organic sales growth of 0% to 2%, a reduction from the previous guidance of 3% to 4%. Adjusted EPS growth for the full year is also projected lower, now in the range of 0% to 2%, down from the prior 7% to 8% outlook.
In response to these challenges, Church & Dwight announced plans to pursue strategic alternatives, including shutting down or selling, for its Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businesses. These businesses generate approximately $150 million in annual net sales and are significantly impacted by tariffs, with these actions expected to reduce tariff exposure by about 80%.
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