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
2.4%
Payout Ratio
61.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
36 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
61.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
36 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$4.02
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout66.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak36 years
3Y CAGR5.0%
5Y CAGR6.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return-1.4%
5Y Total Return49.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,99110Y ago$25,00620Y ago$36,823
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 66.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PG has raised its dividend for 36 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: 2.4% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 4.1% 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 49.9%, with dividends contributing 15.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,006 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$19.15
Avg/Payment$0.9574
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $1.0065 | ↑ +7.0% | 2.43% | May 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Household Cleaning and Paper Goods
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#4 of 5
Safety
Watch
61.8% payout
Streak
36Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#4 of 5
Annual Dividend History
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 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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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 +2.4%. Payments are made 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 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 +66.5%. With 36 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PG a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, The Procter & Gamble Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 36 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 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 $14,991 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 +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.