PG PROCTER & GAMBLE dividend history, payout ratio & dates
PROCTER & GAMBLE's last dividend of $1.007 per share was on Oct 18, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $3.96 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.45%.
Key dates
- PG last dividend date: Oct 18, 2024
PG dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield of 2.45% is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.6%, PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield is 6% lower. Historically PG's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
Dividend history
PROCTER & GAMBLE has a history of paying dividends since 1995. Our records of PG show that the company has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 5% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 3.9%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2024 | $1.007 | 2.31% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $1.007 | 2.32% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $1.007 | 2.43% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.941 | 2.54% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | $0.941 | 2.52% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.941 | 2.46% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.941 | 2.44% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $0.913 | 2.57% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.913 | 2.84% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | $0.913 | 2.53% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | $0.913 | 2.17% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | $0.87 | 2.15% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $0.87 | 2.44% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | $0.87 | 2.41% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | $0.87 | 2.41% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | $0.791 | 2.41% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | $0.791 | 2.2% |
| Jul 23, 2020 | $0.791 | 2.44% |
| Apr 23, 2020 | $0.791 | 2.54% |
| Jan 23, 2020 | $0.746 | 2.39% |
| Oct 17, 2019 | $0.746 | 2.53% |
| Jul 18, 2019 | $0.746 | 2.53% |
| Apr 17, 2019 | $0.746 | 2.74% |
| Jan 17, 2019 | $0.717 | 3.17% |
| Oct 18, 2018 | $0.717 | 3.54% |
| Jul 19, 2018 | $0.717 | 3.57% |
| Apr 19, 2018 | $0.717 | 3.72% |
| Jan 18, 2018 | $0.69 | 3.06% |
| Oct 19, 2017 | $0.69 | 2.99% |
| Jul 19, 2017 | $0.69 | 3.08% |
| Apr 19, 2017 | $0.69 | 3.01% |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.67 | 3.15% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | $0.67 | 3.12% |
| Jul 20, 2016 | $0.67 | 3.12% |
| Apr 14, 2016 | $0.67 | 3.24% |
| Jan 20, 2016 | $0.663 | 3.5% |
| Oct 21, 2015 | $0.663 | 3.58% |
| Jul 22, 2015 | $0.663 | 3.23% |
| Apr 23, 2015 | $0.663 | 3.2% |
| Jan 21, 2015 | $0.644 | 2.84% |
PROCTER & GAMBLE dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
PROCTER & GAMBLE's payout ratio of 66.7% is above the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 52.1%, PROCTER & GAMBLE's payout ratio is 28% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
PG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 3.84% | $4.88 | 63% |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 3.46% | $1.2 | 226.4% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.41% | $4.91 | 81.4% |
| CLX Clorox Co | 3.03% | $4.84 | 168.1% |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 2.92% | $2.33 | 408.8% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.39% | $3.96 | 66.7% |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 2.27% | $2 | 57.3% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.06% | $1.14 | 50.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does PROCTER & GAMBLE pay a dividend?
Yes, PROCTER & GAMBLE has paid three dividends in the last 12 months. PG has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was PG's last dividend?
PROCTER & GAMBLE's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 18, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.007 per share.
How much dividend does PROCTER & GAMBLE pay (per share)?
On an annual basis PG pays $3.96 per share.
What is PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield?
Currently PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield is 2.45%.
How often does PROCTER & GAMBLE pay dividends?
PROCTER & GAMBLE pays dividends quarterly.
What is PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of PROCTER & GAMBLE is 66.7%.
Does PROCTER & GAMBLE pay a good dividend?
PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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