{
  "id": 16829460,
  "title": "Here's How Many Shares of Procter & Gamble It Would Take to Fund an Annual $3,000 Vacation From Dividends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/heres-how-many-shares-of-procter-gamble-it-would-take-to-fund-an",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T01:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/27/how-many-shares-procter-gamble-fund-vacation/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To fund an annual $3,000 vacation through dividends from Procter & Gamble shares, one would need to invest approximately $110,000. Procter & Gamble (PG) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, which adds up to $4.354 per share annually. Dividing $3,000 by $4.354 reveals that around 690 shares would be required to achieve this income goal. With PG's stock currently trading near $160, the investment needed to acquire 690 shares amounts to roughly $110,000. Known for its strong dividend record, P&G has paid dividends for 136 consecutive years and increased them for 70 straight years. The company's diverse product line, including well-known brands like Tide and Charmin, supports consistent sales and profits. While dividend payments are not guaranteed, P&G's long history of consistent payouts and growth makes it an attractive option for investors seeking a reliable income stream, such as for an annual vacation fund.",
  "summary": "P&G's top brands and dividend history make it one of the most reliable dividend stocks to hold.",
  "key_points": [
    "$110,000 investment needed for $3,000 annual vacation from P&G dividends",
    "690 shares of Procter & Gamble required to generate $3,000 in annual dividends",
    "P&G has paid dividends for 136 consecutive years, increasing them for 70 straight years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Here's How Many Shares of Procter & Gamble It Would Take to Fund an Annual $3,000 Vacation From Dividends",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/heres-how-many-shares-of-procter-gamble-it-would-take-to-fund-an-16837518",
        "published": "2026-10-28T01:44:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}