Church & Dwight Co., Inc. vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Church & Dwight Co., Inc. trades at $97.03 (market cap $23.02B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $80.41 (market cap $8.79B). The key difference: Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is far larger — about 2.6× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Western Alliance Bancorporation pays the higher dividend (2.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CHD | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $23.02B | $8.79B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $105.26 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $81.60 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $24.72B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 2.09% |
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Church & Dwight is the leading producer of baking soda in the world. Beyond baking soda, the products in its portfolio have vast category reach, including laundry products, cat litter, oral care, deodorant, and nasal care, all sold under the Arm & Hammer brand. Its mix also includes Xtra, Trojan, OxiClean, First Response, Nair, L'il Critters/Vitafusion, Orajel, and WaterPik, which together with Arm & Hammer constitute more than 80% of its annual sales and profits. In early 2019, the firm announced the addition of Flawless, which manufactures electric shaving products for women. At the end of 2020, the firm acquired Zicam, a leading brand in the cough/cold-shortening category. Church & Dwight derives more than 80% of its sales from its home market in the U.S.
Read more on CHD →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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