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Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Dividend AristocratS&P 500
CHD|Consumer Defensive|Household & Personal Products|$93.44|P/E 30.6|MCap 22.1B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

83/ 100Very Safe

CHD's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 39.2% earnings payout ratio & 26.3% fcf payout ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, CHD has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 39.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 26.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 24.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
39.2%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
26.3%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
24.6%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
11.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A
Current Ratio
1.2xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
56.8Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
16.8%Safe
Operating Margin
20.2%Safe
Gross Margin
46.4%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.2%Caution
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of household, personal care, and specialty products. As the top U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, known as baking soda, the company leverages this core ingredient across its trusted ARM & HAMMER brand for items like laundry detergents, cat litter, dental care, and baking soda itself. Its portfolio features prominent power brands such as Trojan condoms, OxiClean cleaning solutions, First Response pregnancy tests, Nair hair removers, Orajel oral pain relief, Xtra fabric softeners, Batiste dry shampoos, Waterpik oral care devices, Zicam cold remedies, TheraBreath mouthwash, Hero acne treatments, and Touchland hand sanitizers. Organized into Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products segments, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. serves consumers worldwide with innovative everyday essentials in cleaning, personal hygiene, health, and wellness categories. The Specialty Products division also supplies sodium bicarbonate for industrial, food, animal nutrition, and institutional applications. Founded in 1846 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, the company holds a significant position in the consumer packaged goods market through its focus on brand strength and product reliability.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.28%

Annual Dividend

$1.19

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

39.23%

FCF Payout Ratio

26.28%

Stock Price

$93.44

52-Week Range

$81.33 $106.04

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CHD annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CHD earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 1, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.97%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.21%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.82%

3-Year Total Growth

12.38%

5-Year Total Growth

22.92%

10-Year Total Growth

76.12%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

CHD Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$9,344.00

Annual Income

$119.30

Quarterly Income

$29.83

Monthly Income

$9.94

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHD's current dividend yield?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%, based on a stock price of $93.44 and an annual dividend of $1.19.
When is CHD's next dividend payment date?
CHD's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-15 and the next payment date is 2026-06-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CHD pay in dividends per year?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. paid $1.18 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CHD been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 4.21%, a 3-year CAGR of 3.97% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.82%.
Is CHD's dividend safe?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has a payout ratio of 39.23%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 26.28%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CHD's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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