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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) FCF Payout Ratio: 27.42%

Is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 27.42% is in line with its 5-year average of 29.78%, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.28%–36.10%).

The FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is 27.42%. It is above its 12-month average by 0.36% (27.32%).

CHD FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CHD FCF Payout Ratio
26.28%-7.38% 1Y
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CHD Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CHD Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

CHD FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

27.42%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

27.32%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

30.94%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

29.78%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

29.97%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

29.39%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

24.96%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.36%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-11.38%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.92%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-8.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-6.70%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+9.85%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

27.4%

Earnings Payout Ratio

39.6%

Dividend Yield

1.22%

FCF Yield

4.55%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$1.09B$287.20M26.3%
2024$976.40M$277.00M28.4%
2023$807.10M$266.50M33.0%
2022$706.40M$255.00M36.1%
2021$875.00M$247.50M28.3%
2020$891.40M$237.30M26.6%
2019$790.80M$224.10M28.3%
2018$703.20M$213.30M30.3%
2017$636.50M$190.40M29.9%
2016$605.50M$183.00M30.2%
2015$544.30M$175.30M32.2%
2014$469.80M$167.50M35.7%
2013$432.50M$155.20M35.9%
2012$449.10M$134.50M29.9%
2011$361.20M$97.40M27.0%
2010$364.65M$44.04M12.1%
2009$265.57M$32.34M12.2%
2008$237.85M$23.11M9.7%
2007$199.80M$19.75M9.9%
2006$138.85M$16.87M12.1%
2005$152.37M$15.31M10.1%
2004$159.91M$14.01M8.8%
2003$85.66M$12.49M14.6%
2002$75.28M$11.89M15.8%
2001($124.11M)$11.28MN/A (Loss)
2000$76.11M$10.74M14.1%
1999($23.90M)$10.10MN/A (Loss)
1998$6.90M$9.30M134.8%
1997$7.70M$9.00M116.9%
1996$26.60M$8.60M32.3%

Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100

FCF payout and earnings payout:

  • FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
  • FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
  • FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
  • Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income

Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 27.42%.
Is Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 27.42% is in line with its 5-year average of 29.78%, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.28%–36.10%).
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 27.32%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 30.94%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 29.78%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 29.97%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 29.39%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CHD stock is 24.96%.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3126.28%
2024-12-3128.37%
2023-12-3133.02%
2022-12-3136.10%
2021-12-3128.29%
2020-12-3126.62%
2019-12-3128.34%
2018-12-3130.33%
2017-12-3129.91%
2016-12-3130.22%
2015-12-3132.21%
2014-12-3135.65%
2013-12-3135.88%
2012-12-3129.95%
2011-12-3126.97%
2010-12-3112.08%
2009-12-3112.18%
2008-12-319.72%
2007-12-319.88%
2006-12-3112.15%
2005-12-3110.05%
2004-12-318.76%
2003-12-3114.59%
2002-12-3115.79%
2000-12-3114.12%
1998-12-31134.78%
1997-12-31116.88%
1996-12-3132.33%

About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a company dedicated to the creation, production, and marketing of a diverse portfolio encompassing household, personal care, and specialized industrial goods. Its operations are structured into three principal divisions: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and the Specialty Products Division. The company offers a broad array of well-known consumer brands. Under the ARM & HAMMER umbrella, it provides cat litters, carpet fresheners, laundry detergents, baking soda, and various other baking soda-based items. Sexual health products, including condoms, lubricants, and vibrators, are marketed under the TROJAN brand. OXICLEAN delivers stain removers, cleaning solutions, laundry detergents, and bleach alternatives. SPINBRUSH offers both battery-operated and manual toothbrushes. Home pregnancy and ovulation test kits are available through FIRST RESPONSE. NAIR specializes in depilatories, while ORAJEL provides oral pain relief. XTRA is another prominent laundry detergent brand. Gummy dietary supplements are sold under the L'IL CRITTERS and VITAFUSION labels. BATISTE is known for its dry shampoos. WATERPIK manufactures water flossers and replacement showerheads. The company also includes its FLAWLESS range of products, ZICAM for cold symptom relief, and THERABREATH for oral care. Beyond consumer items, Church & Dwight supplies specialty products. These include advanced animal productivity solutions such as MEGALAC, a rumen bypass fat supplement designed to help cows sustain energy during peak milk production. BIO-CHLOR and FERMENTEN are utilized to mitigate health issues linked to calving and to provide essential protein. CELMANAX is a refined functional carbohydrate and yeast-based prebiotic. Furthermore, the company furnishes sodium bicarbonate for industrial use, as well as various cleaning and deodorizing compounds. Church & Dwight distributes its consumer goods through an extensive network of retail outlets, including supermarkets, large department stores, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home goods stores, dollar and other discount retailers, pet stores, specialized shops, and various online e-commerce channels. Its specialty products, conversely, reach industrial clients and livestock producers via dedicated distributors. Founded in 1846, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Ewing, New Jersey.

Ewing, NJ
5,750 employees
Consumer Defensive / Household & Personal Products
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
CEO
Richard A. Dierker