The Procter & Gamble Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.97%
Annual Dividend
$4.26
Stock Price
$143.56
Market Cap
$334.29B
How It's Calculated
2.97% = $4.26 ÷ $143.56 × 100
What This Means
The Procter & Gamble Company's dividend yield of 2.97% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Household & Personal Products. With a market capitalization of about $334.29B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $143.56, within a 52-week range of $137.62 to $169.04 (-15.1% from the high, +4.3% from the low). Beta of 0.40 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 19.2%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For The Procter & Gamble Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer Defensive, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Procter & Gamble Company's dividend yield of 2.97% can be compared with peers such as WMT (0.86%), COST (0.61%), KO (2.68%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- PG is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.40 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 19.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$4.26
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Other PG Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PG pay a dividend?
Yes — The Procter & Gamble Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $4.26 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for PG?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, PG's yield is about 2.97%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 2.97% compare to sector peers?
In Consumer Defensive, peer yields such as MO (6.09%), PEP (4.11%), TGT (3.59%) help frame PG's 2.97%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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