Procter & Gamble Declares Fresh Dividend; Yield Is 2.5%

Procter & Gamble Declares Fresh Dividend; Yield Is 2.5%

One of the most popular dividend stocks on the market has announced its latest shareholder payout. The board of directors of sturdy consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has declared that its upcoming quarterly common stock dividend will be slightly over $0.79 per share. In its announcement, Procter & Gamble didn't hesitate to point out that it has handed out a dividend since its founding in 1890.