CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ (CHD)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Brad Cashaw acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cost on May 4, 2026, vesting in one year, indicating company confidence in future performance and insider commitment to shareholder value.
Cashaw also received 3,060 stock options with a $92.89 exercise price and 10-year term, representing meaningful equity compensation that aligns insider interests with long-term stock appreciation.
Total beneficial ownership after transactions includes 920 shares of common stock plus 1,773 shares held indirectly and 860 shares in another form, demonstrating established insider stake of approximately 3,553 equivalent shares in CHD.
The use of an attorney-in-fact (Cristina Paradiso) to sign the filing is routine administrative practice and does not indicate any concerns about the transactions or the reporting person's ability to execute.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Laurie Yoler received 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on May 4, 2026, vesting in one year, indicating continued equity compensation aligned with shareholder interests.
Yoler was also granted 3,060 stock options with an exercise price of $92.89, expiring in 2036, suggesting confidence in CHD's future stock performance at this price level.
Post-transaction, Yoler directly owns 920 shares of common stock plus 12,319 additional shares, and 860 more shares, demonstrating meaningful personal financial stake in the company's performance.
The grant of equity compensation to a director is a routine governance practice that does not signal any material insider trading activity or significant change in company fundamentals.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Arthur B. Winkleblack acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on May 4, 2026, vesting in full on the first anniversary, indicating continued insider confidence in the company's long-term value.
The transaction shows 3,060 stock options granted at an exercise price of $92.89 with a 10-year expiration (05/04/2036), suggesting management's belief that the stock will appreciate significantly above this strike price.
Winkleblack's total beneficial ownership increased to approximately 9,359 shares of common stock (including RSUs and options), representing meaningful personal stake alignment with shareholder interests.
The filing was executed by attorney-in-fact Cristina Paradiso rather than directly by the insider, which is routine administrative practice for directors and does not indicate any compliance concerns.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Janet S. Vergis acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 4, 2026, at no cost, vesting in one year—representing a routine equity compensation grant typical for board members.
Vergis also received 3,060 stock options with an exercise price of $92.89, exercisable from May 4, 2029 to May 4, 2036, demonstrating the company's use of long-term equity incentives to align executive interests with shareholder value.
The filing shows Vergis maintained significant existing beneficial ownership (17,102 common shares plus additional holdings), indicating substantial personal investment in CHD alongside new compensation awards.
This transaction involves standard director compensation rather than open-market trading activity, providing limited insight into insider views on stock valuation or near-term company outlook.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Robert K. Shearer acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 4, 2026, at no cost, representing a standard equity compensation grant that vests over one year, indicating routine director compensation rather than discretionary insider buying.
Shearer also received 3,060 stock options with a $92.89 exercise price and a 10-year term (expiring May 4, 2036), aligning with typical director equity incentive plans designed to align management interests with shareholders.
The filing shows Shearer's total beneficial ownership includes 30,678 shares of common stock plus the newly acquired equity awards, demonstrating established director-level ownership but no evidence of material insider conviction through open market purchases.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Penry W. Price acquired 920 RSUs (restricted stock units) granted on May 4, 2026, vesting in one year, indicating management confidence in long-term company performance and standard equity compensation practices.
Price also received 3,060 stock options with a $92.89 exercise price expiring in 2036, representing significant additional equity incentive aligned with shareholder interests over a 10-year period.
Total beneficial ownership increased to approximately 31,850 shares (920 RSUs + 30,070 existing + 860 other common stock), demonstrating material insider stake in the company's success.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Michael Smith acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 4, 2026, with a one-year vesting schedule, indicating confidence in the company and alignment with shareholder interests.
Smith received 3,060 stock options with a $92.89 exercise price expiring in 2036, representing a significant equity incentive grant typical of director compensation packages.
Smith's total beneficial ownership includes 2,560 shares of common stock (780 + 920 + 860 from various holdings), demonstrating meaningful personal investment in CHD alongside the new equity grants.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Ravichandra K. Saligram acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 4, 2026, vesting in one year, indicating continued insider confidence in company prospects and personal wealth alignment with shareholder interests.
Saligram received 3,060 stock options exercisable at $92.89 with a 10-year term, representing a standard equity compensation grant for board members that incentivizes long-term value creation.
Insider holds substantial beneficial ownership across multiple vehicles totaling approximately 48,747 shares (direct and indirect through family trusts), demonstrating significant personal financial commitment to CHD's success.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Bradley C. Irwin acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on May 4, 2026, with full vesting expected on the first anniversary, demonstrating continued insider investment in company equity.
Irwin also received 3,060 stock options with an exercise price of $92.89, exercisable from May 4, 2029 to May 4, 2036, indicating a multi-year equity compensation structure typical of director-level positions.
The cumulative equity grants (920 RSUs + 3,060 options) reflect management's confidence in CHD's long-term prospects, though the timing and modest size suggest routine annual equity compensation rather than major new position building.
Irwin maintains substantial existing shareholdings of approximately 35,674 shares in direct form and 860 shares additional, indicating established significant beneficial ownership alongside these new grants.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-06

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Director Susan G. Saideman acquired 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 4, 2026, at no cost, vesting in full one year from grant date, representing standard equity compensation for board members.
Saideman received 3,060 stock options with a strike price of $92.89, exercisable from May 4, 2029 to May 4, 2036, indicating the company is using options as part of its director compensation package.
The filing shows Saideman's total beneficial ownership includes 920 direct shares, 7,537 shares held indirectly, and 860 additional shares, demonstrating meaningful accumulated ownership stake beyond compensation grants.
The transaction was executed on May 4, 2026 and filed on May 6, 2026, within the required timeframe, with no unusual timing or volume patterns suggesting insider trading concerns.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Joseph James Longo, VP Controller and CAO, disposed of 213 shares on 05/01/2026 at $96.02 per share, representing a sale of approximately $20,450, indicating modest insider selling activity.
The filing shows multiple holdings of common stock across different ownership forms (direct and indirect through profit sharing/savings plan trust), with total beneficial ownership of approximately 2,469 shares after the reported transaction.
The transaction was executed on 05/01/2026 and filed on 05/05/2026, within the standard 4-business-day filing window, suggesting routine compliance with SEC reporting requirements with no apparent irregularities.

Current Report Filed: 2026-05-05

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All 11 director nominees were elected with majority support, demonstrating strong shareholder confidence in board leadership, though Janet S. Vergis received notably lower support (165.6M vs 184M+ for others), suggesting some investor concerns about her candidacy.
Advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 88.1% approval (170M for vs 23M against), indicating shareholders are generally satisfied with management pay practices and alignment with company performance.
Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor with 92.6% approval, suggesting no material audit concerns or shareholder dissatisfaction with the company's financial reporting practices.
A stockholder proposal failed with only 44.2% support (85.1M for vs 107.1M against), indicating the board's position prevailed and shareholders rejected the external advocacy initiative.

Current Report Filed: 2026-05-01

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Church & Dwight announced Q1 2026 financial results on May 1, 2026, with the detailed earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing specific revenue, earnings per share, and operational metrics that would clarify performance trends.
The filing was signed by Lee B. McChesney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating management accountability for the reported financial results and forward-looking guidance.
This is a routine quarterly earnings announcement 8-K filing with no material events, executive changes, or acquisitions disclosed, suggesting normal business operations without significant disruptions.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-01

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Brian D. Buchert, EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP, acquired 5.635 phantom stock units on 04/30/2026 valued at approximately $547K at the filing price of $97.06 per share, demonstrating insider confidence in company direction.
The acquisition was conducted through the Church & Dwight Deferred Compensation Plan with 1-for-1 conversion to common stock, indicating this is a compensation-related transaction rather than an open market purchase, which is typical for executive equity grants.
Buchert's total beneficial ownership increased to 659.989 shares following this transaction, though the modest size suggests this is a routine compensation grant rather than a significant accumulation pattern by the executive.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-01

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Richard A. Dierker, President and CEO, acquired 44.56 phantom stock units under the Deferred Compensation Plan on 04/30/2026, which convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, indicating compensation activity rather than open market purchases.
The phantom stock units are settled in cash per the plan terms and valued at $97.06 per share equivalent, suggesting Dierker's total phantom stock position stands at 17,685.814 units following this transaction.
This is a routine compensation transaction under an established deferred compensation plan rather than a discretionary insider buy, providing limited signal about management's confidence in CHD's near-term stock direction.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-01

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Executive Carlos G. Linares, EVP of Chief Technology & Global New Products, acquired 7.338 phantom stock units on April 30, 2026, under the company's Deferred Compensation Plan, indicating continued equity compensation for senior leadership.
The phantom stock units convert 1-for-1 to common stock and will be settled in cash per plan terms, representing a compensation mechanism rather than a market purchase or sale decision.
Following this transaction, Linares beneficially owns 17,919.885 common stock equivalents, demonstrating substantial accumulated equity holdings in CHD at the executive level.

Quarterly Report Filed: 2026-05-01

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Filing appears corrupted or improperly formatted with truncated XBRL taxonomy references and no readable financial statements, making it impossible to assess Q1 2026 performance against prior periods.
Multiple references to acquisitions (Touchland, TheraBreath, Zicam) and divestitures (Spinbrush, VMS) suggest active portfolio restructuring, though specific financial impacts cannot be determined from this malformed document.
Complex debt structure evidenced by multiple senior notes at various rates (2.3% to 5.6%) due through 2052 requires clarification on refinancing risks and interest expense trends that should be disclosed in readable format.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-16

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The reporting person, Brian D. Buchert, acquired 5.778 phantom stock shares under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, which will be settled in cash at a future date.
Buchert holds a position as EVP of Strategy, M&A, and BP, indicating he is a key executive at the company.
The transaction was executed on April 15, 2026, suggesting ongoing insider activity at the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-16

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Insider Richard A. Dierker, the President and CEO of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., has acquired 45.704 shares of the company's common stock through a phantom stock plan, indicating his confidence in the company's future performance.
The phantom stock shares acquired by Dierker are to be settled in cash at a later date, suggesting he may hold a long-term view on the company's stock price appreciation.
The acquisition of shares by a key executive officer is generally seen as a positive signal for investors, as it aligns the interests of management with those of shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-16

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Carlos G. Linares, an Executive VP and Chief Technology & Global New Products Officer, acquired 27.597 shares of Church & Dwight Co. Inc. common stock in the form of phantom stock through the company's Deferred Compensation Plan.
The phantom stock shares are to be settled in cash at a future date as prescribed by the Plan, indicating Linares' continued commitment to and confidence in the company.
This insider purchase, while relatively small in size, signals that a key executive believes the company's stock is undervalued and presents an attractive investment opportunity.

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