Church & Dwight Rises 0.64% on $210M Volume Ranks 492nd in Activity as CEO Buys Shares and Earnings Beat Estimates

Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD) rose 0.64% on August 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.21 billion, ranking 492nd in market activity. The stock’s performance followed key developments, including executive transactions and earnings results.

Richard A. Dierker, CHD’s CEO, purchased 5,470 shares of common stock on the same day at $91.57 per share, totaling approximately $500,887. This transaction increased his direct ownership to 27,212.3695 shares, with an additional indirect stake of 9,332.4546 shares. The purchase aligns with the company’s recent financial performance, which saw Q2 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.94, exceeding the projected $0.86. Revenue reached $1.51 billion, surpassing estimates of $1.48 billion, reflecting strong operational execution.

Despite the earnings beat, CHD shares dipped in pre-market trading, potentially influenced by broader market dynamics or investor caution. The company reported no mergers, acquisitions, or analyst rating changes during the period, underscoring stability in its strategic direction. The CEO’s stock purchase may signal confidence in the firm’s long-term prospects amid competitive market conditions.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day yielded a total profit of $2,550 from 2022 to the present. The maximum drawdown during this period was -15.2% on October 27, 2022, indicating significant volatility despite overall profitability.