Here's How Many Shares of Procter & Gamble You'd Need for $15,000 in Yearly Dividends
Key Points
It would take 3,456 shares of Procter & Gamble to collect $15,000 in annual dividends.
This business has paid a dividend for a mind-boggling 136 straight years.
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If it's strong capital appreciation that you're after, then Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) isn't the best investment candidate. Its shares are up just 67% in the past decade (as of Sept. 3), drastically underperforming the S&P 500 index.
But if you're seeking a blue chip dividend stock, then Procter & Gamble is hard to beat. Its dividend yield of nearly 3% is almost triple the benchmark average.
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Here's how many shares of this company you'd need for $15,000 in yearly dividends.
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Procter & Gamble currently pays an annual dividend of about $4.34 per share. This means you would have to own 3,456 shares to generate $15,000 in yearly passive income. Based on the stock price of $147.51, investors would be required to pay $510,000 to buy enough shares.
The company's commitment to its shareholders is incredible. Procter & Gamble has increased its dividend payout for 70 straight years. Any business that has at least 50 years of raises is considered a Dividend King. What's more, the company has paid a dividend for 136 straight years.
Investors seeking a steady and predictable income stream have come to the right place. Procter & Gamble's strong competitive position, sizable profits, and history of successfully navigating any adverse developments make it a safe holding.
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