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Procter & Gamble has been paying dividends since 1890.By David Jagielski, CPA – Apr 28, 2026 at 9:30AM ESTKey PointsProcter & Gamble's business may be boring, but it's also incredibly steady.The company recently announced it would be raising its dividend for a 70th consecutive year.A stock's track record is important for dividend investors because it can symbolize not only the company's commitment to keeping the payout going, but also just how solid and stable its financial results have been over the long term. After all, for a company to be paying dividends for decades, it will have experienced a myriad of challenges and economic cycles. Being able to continue paying a dividend over a long stretch highlights financial resilience that isn't common.
One dividend stock that is truly special is Procter & Gamble (PG +0.60% ) . It has not only been paying a dividend to its shareholders for more than a century, but it's also been increasing its payout for decades. The consumer goods stock is down 8% over the past 12 months, and here's why it could be a great buy on the dip.
Image source: Getty Images. Procter & Gamble's stable finances make it a safe investment
Another thing dividend investors often value beyond just a stock's track record is its overall stability. Procter & Gamble may not be much of a growth stock, but it's definitely a stable business, with billions of consumers all over the world using its products. In each of its past four fiscal years, the company's top line has been within a range of $80 billion and $85 billion. Its annual earnings have been within an even narrower range of $14 billion to $16 billion.
The company is an excellent example of a good, boring stock that you can depend on for reliable dividend income. Even though it may not always come out with new and exciting products, between inflation and population growth, the company can steadily continue to grow its top and bottom lines over the long term. ExpandNYSE: PGProcter & GambleToday's Change(0.60%) $0.88Current Price$147.34Key Data PointsMarket Cap$341BDay's Range$145.97 - $147.7152wk Range$137.62 - $170.99Volume278KAvg Vol11MGross Margin50.88%Dividend Yield2.91% Its growing dividend has given investors a big boost over the years
On April 14, Procter & Gamble announced it would be raising its dividend for an incredible 70th consecutive year. This year will also mark the 136th year that it has paid a dividend since it was incorporated in 1890.
While investors may scoff at the stock for its lackluster returns over the years, by reinvesting the dividend, which currently yields around 2.9%, the gains from owning Procter & Gamble become much more significant. Over the past decade, the stock has risen by around 87%, which equates to a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.5%. But when you include its dividend, then its total returns are up around 145%, and the CAGR is about 9.4%.
Whether you want a relatively safe stock to hide out in this year or just want a solid blue chip dividend stock to hang on to for the long haul, Procter & Gamble makes for an excellent option to consider right now.Read NextApr 29, 2026 • By Jack DelaneyIs Procter & Gamble Stock a Buy After Its Q3 2026 Earnings Report?Apr 28, 2026 • By Jennifer SaibilThis Boring but Beautiful Dividend Stock Could Quietly Help Fund Your Retirement for Decades.Apr 27, 2026 • By Neil Patel1 Rock-Solid Defensive Consumer Stock With Super‑Safe Dividend Income in Recessions and Boom TimesApr 24, 2026 • By Motley Fool TranscribingProcter & Gamble Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptApr 21, 2026 • By Motley Fool TranscribingProcter & Gamble (PG) Q4 2025 Earnings TranscriptApr 20, 2026 • By Parkev Tatevosian, CFAShould You Buy Procter & Gamble Stock Before April 24?About the AuthorDavid Jagielski, CPA, has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering healthcare, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and technology stocks since 2017. David has more than 10 years of experience in finance roles across businesses of different sizes and sectors. He holds a Certified Public Accountant designation in Canada.TMFdjagielski
David Jagielski, CPA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.Stocks MentionedProcter & GambleNYSE: PG$147.09(+0.43%) +$0.63
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