Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.02
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
61.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
56 years
PG Dividend Income Check
Safety
61.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
56 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
PG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$4.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout62.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak56 years
3Y CAGR5.0%
5Y CAGR6.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.8%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return-2.1%
5Y Total Return28.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,85710Y ago$22,20620Y ago$37,300
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
PG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Procter & Gamble Company distributes 61.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 62.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PG has raised its dividend for 56 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.0% and 5-year CAGR of 6.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 1.8% buyback yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 28.6%, with dividends contributing 14.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,206 today.
PG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$19.37
Avg/Payment$0.9684
Latest Change+3.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $1.0885 | ↑ +3.0% | 2.87% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $1.0568 | — | 2.82% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $1.0568 | — | 2.74% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $1.0568 | — | 2.66% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $1.0568 | ↑ +5.0% | 2.46% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $1.0065 | — | 2.45% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $1.0065 | — | 2.31% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $1.0065 | — | 2.32% | Aug 15, 2024 |
PG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#5 of 9
Safety
Watch
61.8% payout
Streak
56Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGThe Procter & Gamble… | $351.4B | 2.7% | 61.8% | 56 | Watch |
 ULUnilever PLC | $127.6B | 3.4% | 75.2% | 3 | Watch |
2nd  KMBKimberly-Clark Corpo… | $34.0B | 4.9% | 82.1% | 41 | Watch |
 CLColgate-Palmolive Co… | $71.8B | 2.5% | 85.5% | 53 | At Risk |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.7B | 1.2% | 39.0% | 29 | Sustainable |
1st  ENREnergizer Holdings, … | $1.5B | 5.6% | 36.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ELThe Estée Lauder Com… | $30.6B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  REYNReynolds Consumer Pr… | $5.0B | 3.8% | 63.8% | 0 | Watch |
 SPBSpectrum Brands Hold… | $1.9B | 2.2% | 48.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
PG Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.15 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $4.18 | 5.5% | 4 | $6.51 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $3.96 | 6.0% | 4 | $6.02 | 65.8% | 1.52x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $3.74 | 3.5% | 4 | $5.90 | 63.3% | 1.58x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $3.61 | 6.2% | 4 | $5.81 | 62.1% | 1.61x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $3.40 | 9.0% | 4 | $5.50 | 61.8% | 1.62x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $3.12 | 5.5% | 4 | $4.96 | 62.9% | 1.59x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $2.95 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.43 | 206.6% | 0.48x | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $2.84 | 3.8% | 4 | $3.67 | 77.4% | 1.29x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $2.74 | 2.5% | 4 | $5.59 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 2.0% |
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PG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PG stock.
How much dividend does PG pay per share?
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PG's next ex-dividend date?
PG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PG's dividend safe?
PG's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +61.8% and FCF payout ratio of +62.5%. With 56 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PG a Dividend King?
Yes, The Procter & Gamble Company is classified as a Dividend King with 56 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PG pay dividends?
The Procter & Gamble Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PG five years ago would be worth approximately $12,857 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.