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 2.29%.
Key dates
- PG last dividend date: Oct 18, 2024
PG dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield of 2.29% is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.56%, PROCTER & GAMBLE's dividend yield is 11% lower. Historically PG's dividend yield has averaged at 2.4% in the last 5 years, which is more than 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 four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 6% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 8%.
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 53.6%, PROCTER & GAMBLE's payout ratio is 24% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
PG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 3.95% | $2.64 | 463.2% |
| KMB Kimberly Clark Corp | 3.53% | $4.84 | 62.5% |
| ENR Energizer Holdings Inc | 3.15% | $1.2 | 226.4% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.13% | $4.86 | 80.6% |
| CLX Clorox Co | 2.86% | $4.84 | 168.1% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.29% | $3.96 | 66.7% |
| CL Colgate Palmolive Co | 2.1% | $1.98 | 56.7% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.01% | $1.14 | 50.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does PROCTER & GAMBLE pay a dividend?
Yes, PROCTER & GAMBLE has paid four 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 2.29%.
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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