Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share on Monday, November 16th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 23rd.
Procter & Gamble has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 70 consecutive years. Procter & Gamble has a payout ratio of 62.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Procter & Gamble to earn $7.42 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $4.35 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 58.6%.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
NYSE:PG opened at $152.99 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $355.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.11, a PEG ratio of 3.81 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $146.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $146.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.
Procter & Gamble News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend reaffirmed: P&G declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, payable November 16 to shareholders of record October 23. The annualized payout is approximately $4.35 per share, representing a yield near 2.8% and reinforcing the company’s income-investment appeal. P&G Declares Quarterly Dividend
- Positive Sentiment: Potential undervaluation: One analysis estimates PG could be about 22% undervalued following a reported $1.5 billion investment, citing the company’s durable cash generation, capital investments and packaging initiatives. Another commentary argues P&G could deliver attractive long-term returns even with slower growth than smaller rivals. P&G Stock May Be 22% Undervalued After $1.5B Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Business outlook: Recent analysis points to improving business trends that could support a better growth outlook. P&G’s broad portfolio of household and personal-care brands remains a key defensive strength, with fiscal 2026 sales reported at $87 billion. Improving Business Trends Support a Better Growth Outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention remains elevated: Several reports discuss analyst views and recent trading activity, but they provide limited new fundamental information. The stock’s recent strength has brought it above its long-term average trading levels, leaving investors focused on whether the valuation is justified by future earnings growth. What Are Researchers Thinking About This Stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Growth and valuation risks: Commentary questions whether PG’s below-historical-average valuation represents a bargain or a value trap. Slower growth than smaller competitors and a premium consumer-staples valuation could limit upside if sales and earnings momentum do not improve. P&G Trades Below Its Historical Average: Bargain or Value Trap?
About Procter & Gamble
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care routines. Its portfolio includes products in categories such as beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care.
Major brands associated with Procter & Gamble include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B, Crest, Olay, Old Spice, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Bounty. The company sells its products through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.
Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company has grown into a global consumer goods business serving customers in markets around the world.
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