Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) lifts dividend, marking 70th straight increase
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Procter & Gamble Company announced that its Board of Directors declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share on its Common Stock and Series A and B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on or after May 15, 2026 to shareowners of record on April 24, 2026.
The company stated this dividend is a 3% increase from the prior quarterly dividend. P&G highlighted that it has paid a dividend for 136 consecutive years and has raised its dividend for 70 consecutive years, underscoring a long-standing commitment to returning cash to shareowners who value steady income.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $1.0885 per share
Dividend increase: 3%
Dividend payment date: May 15, 2026
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6 metrics
Quarterly dividend
$1.0885 per share
Declared for Common and ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock
Dividend increase
3%
Increase compared to prior quarterly dividend
Dividend payment date
May 15, 2026
Payable on or after this date
Record date
April 24, 2026
Determines eligible Common and ESOP preferred shareowners
Years paying dividends
136 years
Consecutive dividend payments since incorporation in 1890
Years of dividend increases
70 years
Consecutive annual dividend increases
Key Terms
Regulation FD Disclosure, quarterly dividend, ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, record at the close of business, +1 more
5 terms
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"The Company is furnishing this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure.""
quarterly dividend financial
"declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share on the Common Stock"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock financial
"on the Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock of the Company"
record at the close of business financial
"to Common Stock shareowners of record at the close of business on April 24, 2026"
dividend increase financial
"P&G DECLARES DIVIDEND INCREASE FOR APRIL 2026"
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2026
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 14, 2026, The Procter & Gamble Company (the "Company") issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share on the Common Stock and on the Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock of the Company, payable on or after May 15, 2026, to Common Stock shareholders of record at the close of business on April 24, 2026, and to Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock shareholders of record at the start of business on April 24, 2026.
The Company is furnishing this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure."
ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Dividend News Release by The Procter & Gamble Company dated April 14, 2026. | |||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 14th day of April, 2026.
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | |||||
By: | /s/ Sandra T. Lane | ||||
Name: | Sandra T. Lane | ||||
Title: | Assistant Secretary | ||||
INDEX TO EXHIBIT(S)
99.1 - Dividend News Release by The Procter & Gamble Company dated April 14, 2026.
| News Release | The Procter & Gamble Company | |||||||||||||
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P&G DECLARES DIVIDEND INCREASE FOR APRIL 2026
CINCINNATI, April 14, 2026 – The Board of Directors of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share on the Common Stock and on the Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock of the Company, payable on or after May 15, 2026 to Common Stock shareowners of record at the close of business on April 24, 2026, and to Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock shareowners of record at the start of business on April 24, 2026. This represents a three percent increase compared to the prior quarterly dividend.
P&G has been paying a dividend for 136 consecutive years since its incorporation in 1890 and has increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years. This reinforces our commitment to return cash to shareowners, many of whom rely on the steady, reliable income earned with their investment in P&G.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®,
and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit https://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at https://www.pg.com/news.
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FAQ
What dividend did Procter & Gamble (PG) declare for April 2026?
Procter & Gamble declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share. The dividend applies to Common Stock and Series A and B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to cash returns for income-focused shareowners.
How much did Procter & Gamble (PG) increase its quarterly dividend?
Procter & Gamble increased its quarterly dividend by 3%. The new payout of $1.0885 per share is higher than the prior quarterly dividend, signaling continued willingness to steadily grow cash distributions to shareowners over time.
When is the record date for Procter & Gamble’s May 2026 dividend?
The record date for Procter & Gamble’s quarterly dividend is April 24, 2026. Common Stock shareowners of record at the close of business, and ESOP preferred shareowners of record at the start of business on that date, will be eligible to receive the payment.
When will Procter & Gamble (PG) pay its newly declared dividend?
Procter & Gamble’s increased quarterly dividend will be paid on or after May 15, 2026. Eligible shareowners are those recorded on April 24, 2026, providing a clear timetable for when cash distributions are expected to reach investors’ accounts.
How long has Procter & Gamble been paying and increasing dividends?
Procter & Gamble has paid a dividend for 136 consecutive years since 1890. The company has also increased its dividend for 70 consecutive years, illustrating a long history of consistent and rising cash returns to its shareowner base.
Which P&G securities receive the new $1.0885 dividend?
The $1.0885 quarterly dividend applies to Common Stock and the Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. This ensures both common shareowners and ESOP-related preferred holders participate equally in the increased cash distribution.