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Who owns Waterpik?

Waterpik is owned by Church & Dwight (the United States, NYSE: CHD), which acquired the brand on 7 August 2017 for $1 billion.[1][2] Waterpik was founded in 1962 in the United States and was independent until 2017.

Key facts

Current owner
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$1 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Independent (1962–2017)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Ewing, New Jersey
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1962
Category
Personal care & beauty › Oral care › Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Parent ticker
NYSE: CHD
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Waterpik

Waterpik makes water flossers, invented in 1962 by a Colorado dentist and an engineer who built a device to clean between teeth with a pulsating jet. Church & Dwight acquired the business in 2017 for $1 billion, adding an oral care device line alongside its Arm & Hammer toothpaste.

Ownership timeline of Waterpik

Owners of Waterpik over 1962 to 2026 Church & Dwight 2017–present Church & Dwight 197019801990200020102020
  1. 2017 – present Church & Dwight — acquired 7 August 2017 [1][2] verified

Where Waterpik sits in Church & Dwight

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Deals involving Waterpik

Acquisition closed

Church & Dwight acquires Waterpik

Church & Dwight acquired Waterpik for about $1 billion, its largest acquisition. Waterpik had effectively created the water flosser, a device dentists recommend for people who cannot floss conventionally, and it gave the company a durable oral care business alongside its toothpaste.

Value
$1bn
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Waterpik?

The parent company of Waterpik is Church & Dwight, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Waterpik American?

Yes. Waterpik originated in the United States in 1962 and its owner, Church & Dwight, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Church & Dwight buy Waterpik?

Church & Dwight completed its acquisition of Waterpik on 7 August 2017, after announcing the deal on 25 July 2017. The deal was valued at $1 billion (enterprise value).

Who owned Waterpik before Church & Dwight?

Waterpik was an independent company from its founding in 1962 until Church & Dwight acquired it in 2017.

Is Waterpik still owned by Church & Dwight?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Waterpik is still owned by Church & Dwight. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 12 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
  2. [2] Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Form 8-K — acquisition of Waterpik — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 7 August 2017; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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