CHD Climbs to 455th in Market Activity as CFO Buys Shares Amid Elevated Valuation and Liquidity Surge

On August 11, 2025, Church & Dwight (CHD) saw a 0.81% rise in its stock price, with a trading volume of $0.23 billion, marking a 48.68% increase from the previous day and ranking it 455th in market activity. The move followed insider transactions disclosed earlier in the week. Lee McChesney, the company’s Executive Vice President and CFO, purchased 5,409 shares at $91.375 per share on August 8, adding to his existing holdings of 20,580 shares. The transaction, reported via SEC Form 4, also revealed outstanding restricted stock unit (RSU) grants totaling 22,180 units, set to vest in stages starting March 2026. These RSUs, tied to continued employment, reflect standard executive compensation practices but underscore insider confidence in long-term value alignment with shareholders.

The purchase occurred as CHD traded at a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.33, above both its industry median and historical averages. GuruFocus estimated its intrinsic value at $103.00, indicating modest undervaluation based on historical multiples. While insider buying has been sporadic over the past year—with five purchases and 19 sales—the CFO’s recent activity contrasts with net insider selling, suggesting cautious optimism about the company’s strategic direction. However, the stock’s elevated valuation metrics highlight potential risks for short-term volatility amid broader market fluctuations.

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