Procter & Gamble (PG)
Published 2026-03-16 • by compoundingdividends
Thesis Summary
A classic defensive compounder with a 68-year streak of dividend increases, illustrating the power of long-term dividend reinvestment in consumer staples.
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Detailed Deep Dive
Let’s look at Procter & Gamble (PG).
They’ve increased dividends for 68 consecutive years.
Key numbers:
* Dividend Yield: 2.7%
* 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 6.0%
* Payout Ratio: 60.5%
* Brands: Tide, Pampers, Gillette, Crest
The math that matters:
If you bought PG in 1990 and reinvested dividends, a $10,000 investment would be worth over $450,000 today, with growing passive income.