Here's Exactly How Much $5,000 in Procter & Gamble Has Paid Out in Dividends Since 2020
Key PointsProcter & Gamble has raised dividends for 70 straight years.
Investors who had $5,000 in Procter & Gamble (PG) stocks before the pandemic began would have collected a substantial $1,053 in dividends since 2020. The company’s dividend history is impressive, with 136 years of annual payouts and a growth rate of 46% between the first and latest quarterly dividends. Procter & Gamble's shares closed at $124.90 on December 31, 2019, and investors would have purchased 40 shares for their $5,000 investment.
Procter & Gamble's dividend payments started at $0.7459 per share in 2020 and grew to $1.0885 per share in recent years, representing a 46% increase. The company’s essential products, such as shampoo, razors, toothpaste, detergent, and diapers, maintain consistent demand regardless of economic conditions. Procter & Gamble's sales and earnings have grown steadily, with a 4% year-over-year increase in fiscal first-quarter sales, driven by higher volume and a changing mix of products.
The company projects a 3% increase in earnings per share for the current year, with sales growing 1% to 3%. This growth trend is expected to continue in the long term, providing shareholders with reliable dividends.
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