Business Segments · Research And Development Expense
Consumer Domestic — Research And Development Expense
Church & Dwight Consumer Domestic — Research And Development Expense decreased by 22.3% to $27.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.8%, from $29.20M to $27.80M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Consumer Domestic — Research And Development Expense shows an upward trend with a 10.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toR&D
How to read this metric
Higher R&D spending suggests a focus on innovation and future growth potential.
Detailed definition
Costs incurred for the innovation, testing, and development of new products or the improvement of existing formulations...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by consumer goods firms; essential for assessing the sustainability of product innovation.
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chd_segment_consumer_domestic_research_and_development_expenseHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $24.05M | $24.05M | $24.05M | $24.05M | $26.78M | $26.78M | $26.78M | $26.78M | $26.40M | $28.80M | $32.30M | $36.20M | $29.20M | $31.80M | $32.30M | $35.80M | $27.80M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +11.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -1.4% | +9.1% | +12.2% | +12.1% | -19.3% | +8.9% | +1.6% | +10.8% | -22.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +11.3% | +11.3% | +11.3% | +11.3% | -1.4% | +7.6% | +20.6% | +35.2% | +10.6% | +10.4% | +0.0% | -1.1% | -4.8% |
Range$24.05M – $36.20M
CAGR+3.7%
Avg YoY Growth+9.4%
Median YoY Growth+10.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Church & Dwight's consumer domestic — research and development expense?
- Church & Dwight (CHD) reported consumer domestic — research and development expense of $27.80M in Q1 2026.
- How has Church & Dwight's consumer domestic — research and development expense changed year-over-year?
- Church & Dwight's consumer domestic — research and development expense decreased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $29.20M to $27.80M.
- What is the long-term trend for Church & Dwight's consumer domestic — research and development expense?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Church & Dwight's consumer domestic — research and development expense has grown at a 10.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $96.20M to $129.10M.
- What does consumer domestic — research and development expense mean?
- The investment made in creating new products or improving existing ones for the domestic market.