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CHD

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

CHD35 yrs growth

Consumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.31%

Annual Dividend

$1.23

Payout Ratio

39%

5-Yr Growth

4.2%

Ex-Date

May 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CHD Dividend Safety Score

97/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak35 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage39% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage26% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.57
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CHD a good dividend stock?

Yes

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($1.23/yr), with 35 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 35 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (39%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.31%
Payout Ratio
39%
Annual Dividend
$1.23
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Years of Growth
35
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.47
Market Cap
$22.3B
P/E Ratio
31.0
5-Yr Total Return
11%
52-Week Range
$81.33 – $106.04
Dividend Safety
A · 97/100
Ever Cut?
No
CHD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.23 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.75
Annual$123.00
Monthly avg$10.25