Who owns Waterpik?
Waterpik is owned by Church & Dwight (the United States, NYSE: CHD), which has owned the brand since 7 August 2017.[1] 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
- 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
- · 1 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
- 2017 – present Church & Dwight [1] verified
Where Waterpik sits in Church & Dwight
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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.
Since when has Church & Dwight owned Waterpik?
Church & Dwight has owned Waterpik since 7 August 2017.
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 6 September 2026, Waterpik is still owned by Church & Dwight. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & 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] 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 6 September 2026.
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