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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) pays a $4.26 annual dividend ($1.09 quarterly), yielding 2.84% at $149.96/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-07-24. 22 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.84%
Annual Dividend: $4.26 per share
Payout Ratio: 61.1%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-07-24
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 65
The Procter & Gamble Company dividend is backed by one of the most recognized consumer product portfolios in the world, spanning brands like Tide, Pampers, Gillette, and Crest. PG currently pays $4.2589 per share annually, with quarterly payments and the next ex-dividend date on April 24, 2026. The current yield sits at 2.9%. With a beta of 0.38, PG stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize low volatility over high yield.
The Procter & Gamble Company pays out 61.1% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by demand for everyday essentials across PG's five business segments, from laundry detergents and baby care to oral hygiene and over-the-counter health products, categories where consumer spending tends to hold up regardless of economic conditions. The Procter & Gamble Company dividend safety faces its most direct pressure from that payout ratio itself: at 61.1%, there is limited room for earnings to soften before the dividend would require a closer look.
The Procter & Gamble Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 5.2% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.0570 to $4.1780 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 1.5% in 2016, while the largest reached 9.0% in 2021, showing that growth has not been uniform year to year.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +5.0% | $3.61 (2022) | $4.18 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +6.0% | $3.12 (2020) | $4.18 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +4.7% | $2.63 (2015) | $4.18 (2025) |
PG fits dividend investors who want a moderate, recurring income stream from a business selling products people buy every week. The yield of 2.9% falls in the moderate (2-4%) range and sits above the stock's own 5-year average yield of 2.57%, meaning today's entry point offers slightly more income than the historical norm. Growth has averaged 5.2% annually over 14 years, which keeps pace with inflation but does not accelerate income meaningfully. The trade-off is clear: PG stock offers low price volatility (beta of 0.38) and a long dividend history, but the 61.1% payout ratio leaves less cushion than lower-payout alternatives, and yield upside is limited.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | $1.0885 |
| 2026-01-23 | $1.0570 |
| 2025-10-24 | $1.0570 |
| 2025-07-18 | $1.0570 |
| 2025-04-21 | $1.0570 |
| 2025-01-24 | $1.0070 |
| 2024-10-18 | $1.0070 |
| 2024-07-19 | $1.0070 |
| 2024-04-18 | $1.0070 |
| 2024-01-18 | $0.9410 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.1455 |
| 2025 | $4.1780 |
| 2024 | $3.9620 |
| 2023 | $3.7360 |
| 2022 | $3.6090 |
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