Church & Dwight Co (BSP:CHDC34) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 237 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:CHDC34 Church & Dwight Co Inc BSP:CHDC34
83 GF Score
Price R$488.56
GF Value R$537.64
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Church & Dwight Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Church & Dwight Co BSP:CHDC34 83 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:CHDC34 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$537.64. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Church & Dwight Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 237 Mil.

Church & Dwight Co  (BSP:CHDC34) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

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Church & Dwight Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Church & Dwight Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Church & Dwight Co Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Church & Dwight Co Quarterly Data
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Church & Dwight Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 237 Mil mean?
Church & Dwight Co (BSP:CHDC34) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 237 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Church & Dwight Co and its competitors.
Is Church & Dwight Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Church & Dwight Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237 Mil. Overall, Church & Dwight Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Church & Dwight Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to EL and CLX?
Church & Dwight Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 237 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Church & Dwight Co and its competitors. Church & Dwight Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Church & Dwight Co stock overvalued right now?
Church & Dwight Co (BSP:CHDC34) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 237 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is R$537.64, compared to a current price of R$488.56 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237 Mil. Church & Dwight Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Church & Dwight Co (BSP:CHDC34), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Church & Dwight Co (BSP:CHDC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$488.56 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$537.64.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CHDC34:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 237 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$537.64 vs. price of R$488.56 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CHDC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Church & Dwight Co Business Description

Address 500 Charles Ewing Boulevard, Ewing, NJ, USA, 08628
Church & Dwight is the leading global producer of baking soda. Its portfolio extends beyond its legacy category to include laundry products, cat litter, oral care, deodorant, and nasal care, all sold under the Arm & Hammer brand. Its brands also include Batiste, OxiClean, Vitafusion, Hero, and TheraBreath, which, together with Arm & Hammer, account for around 70% of its annual sales and profits. Most recently, the firm added Touchland and its hand sanitizer business to its fold. Even as it works to expand its product reach, Church & Dwight still derives around 80% of its sales from its home market in the US.
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