Procter & Gamble declares $1.0885 quarterly dividend
P&G said it has paid dividends for 136 consecutive years and increased them for 70 consecutive years.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share on its common stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. It is payable on or after November 16, 2026, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2026, and preferred shareholders of record at the start of business that day.
Preliminary results show shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, voted in favor of proposals to ratify the independent registered public accounting firm and hold an advisory vote on executive compensation, and voted against three shareholder proposals. The results remain preliminary until tabulated and certified by the independent Inspector of Elections. P&G said it has paid dividends for 136 consecutive years and increased them for 70 consecutive years.
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $1.0885 per share
Dividend payment date: November 16, 2026
Dividend record date: October 23, 2026
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Quarterly dividend
$1.0885 per share
Declared on common stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock
Dividend payment date
November 16, 2026
Payable on or after this date
Dividend record date
October 23, 2026
Common shareholders of record at close of business; preferred shareholders of record at start of business
Director nominees elected
12 nominees
Preliminary annual meeting results
Consecutive years paying dividends
136 years
Company statement
Consecutive years increasing dividends
70 years
Company statement
Key Terms
ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, preliminary voting results, advisory vote on executive compensation, independent Inspector of Elections
4 terms
ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock financial
"Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock"
preliminary voting results regulatory
"according to preliminary voting results"
advisory vote on executive compensation regulatory
"for an advisory vote on executive compensation"
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
independent Inspector of Elections regulatory
"certified by the independent Inspector of Elections"
A neutral third party hired to collect, verify, and count shareholder votes and proxies for corporate meetings, and to certify the official results. Acting like a referee or independent auditor for a ballot, the inspector confirms that voting procedures were followed, that a quorum exists, and that disputed or irregular ballots are resolved according to the company’s rules and governing law. The inspector’s certification gives investors confidence that meeting outcomes were recorded accurately.
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What quarterly dividend did PG declare?
The Procter & Gamble Company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share on its common stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. It is payable on or after November 16, 2026.
What were the preliminary results of PG's 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, voted in favor of proposals to ratify the independent registered public accounting firm and hold an advisory vote on executive compensation, and voted against three shareholder proposals. Results remain preliminary until tabulated and certified by the independent Inspector of Elections.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2026
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 13, 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 November 16, 2026 to Common Stock shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2026, and to Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock shareholders of record at the start of business on October 23, 2026.
In addition, the Company announced that, according to preliminary voting results, the Company’s twelve Director nominees were elected to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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 October 13, 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 13th day of October, 2026.
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | |||||
By: | /s/ Aaron B. Shepherd | ||||
Name: | Aaron B. Shepherd | ||||
Title: | Assistant Secretary | ||||
INDEX TO EXHIBIT(S)
99.1 - Dividend News Release by The Procter & Gamble Company dated October 13, 2026.
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P&G Declares Quarterly Dividend
P&G Shareholders Also Elect All 12 P&G Director Nominees at 2026 Annual Meeting
CINCINNATI, October 13, 2026 – The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced at today’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders that the P&G 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 November 16, 2026 to Common Stock shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2026, and to Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock shareholders of record at the start of business on October 23, 2026.
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.
Also at today’s Annual Meeting, P&G shareholders elected all 12 P&G Director nominees, with each receiving strong support according to preliminary voting results. Company shareholders also voted in favor of two Board proposals: to ratify the appointment of P&G's independent registered public accounting firm and for an advisory vote on executive compensation. Additionally, Company shareholders voted against three shareholder proposals.
The results of the vote announced today are considered preliminary until final results are tabulated and certified by the independent Inspector of Elections. Final results will be reported on a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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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