About Procter & Gamble (PG) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Procter & Gamble is a Dividend King with 68+ consecutive years of dividend increases. Its portfolio of iconic brands includes Tide, Pampers, Gillette, and Oral-B. Global presence in 70+ countries with pricing power that has consistently delivered real dividend growth above inflation.
Is PG a good dividend investment in 2026?
PG offers a 2.44% forward yield with a 58% payout ratio. With a safety score of 95/100, the dividend appears very safe. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 5.5% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
PG DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your PG portfolio grows to $23.0K vs $21.6K without reinvestment — a DRIP bonus of $1.5K. This is the compound interest effect in action.
PG dividend growth history & forecast
PG has grown its dividend by 5% over the last year and 5.5% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.44% — illustrating why dividend growth stocks are powerful long-term wealth builders.
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🌍 PG Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold PG.
Gross yield
2.44%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.07%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.73%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.44%
-0.36%
$244 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.07%
-0.73%
$207 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.95%
-0.85%
$195 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.44%
-0.36%
$244 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.23%
-0.57%
$223 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.44%
-0.36%
$244 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.83%
-0.97%
$183 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.07%
-0.73%
$207 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.71%
-1.09%
$171 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.80%
-1.00%
$180 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.71%
-1.09%
$171 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 PG Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
25yr
Years for dividends to repay your full PG investment price of $162.40/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$3.1K
Lost to inflation (~2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$649.27
How much do I need to invest in PG for:
Shares needed
7,113
Capital required
$1,155,151
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $3.97/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 PG Dividend Payment Schedule
PG pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: Jan 17, 2026.
Jan
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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May
Jun
Jul
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Aug
Sep
Oct
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Nov
Dec
10 shares
$8.44 / payment
$33.75 / year after tax
100 shares
$84.36 / payment
$337.45 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$843.63 / payment
$3374.50 / year after tax
📊 PG vs Consumer Staples Sector Benchmarks
How PG compares to typical Consumer Staples sector averages.
Dividend YieldPG: +2.44% vs sector avg 3.10% ↓ Below avg
Payout RatioPG: 58.00% vs sector avg 58.00% ↓ Below avg
PG━━ Consumer Staples avg: 58.00%
⚠️ Disclaimer: All projections are for educational purposes only. Dividend payments, stock prices, and growth rates are estimates based on historical data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial professional before investing. Data sourced from public financial records and updated regularly.