Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.18
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
39.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
29 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
39.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
29 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.18
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak29 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR4.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return-4.6%
5Y Total Return40.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,02710Y ago$25,26820Y ago$136,723
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. distributes 39.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHD has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 4.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 4.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.3%, with dividends contributing 7.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,268 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.52
Avg/Payment$0.2760
Latest Change+4.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.3075 | ↑ +4.2% | 1.18% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 1.40% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 1.26% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 1.22% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2950 | ↑ +4.0% | 1.09% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2838 | — | 1.04% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2838 | — | 1.12% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.2838 | — | 1.04% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Household Cleaning and Paper Goods
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
39.0% payout
Streak
29Y
4.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#3 of 5
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.31 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.18 | 4.0% | 4 | $3.02 | 39.1% | 2.56x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $1.14 | 4.1% | 4 | $2.37 | 47.9% | 2.09x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $1.09 | 3.8% | 4 | $3.05 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.05 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.68 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.01 | 5.2% | 4 | $3.32 | 30.4% | 3.29x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.96 | 5.5% | 4 | $3.12 | 30.8% | 3.25x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.91 | 4.6% | 4 | $2.44 | 37.3% | 2.68x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.87 | 14.5% | 4 | $2.27 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.76 | 7.0% | 4 | $2.90 | 26.2% | 3.82x | 0.9% |
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How much dividend does CHD pay per share?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CHD's next ex-dividend date?
CHD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CHD's dividend safe?
CHD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.0% and FCF payout ratio of +26.3%. With 29 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CHD a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 29 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CHD pay dividends?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHD five years ago would be worth approximately $14,027 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.