Procter & Gamble: Dividend increases for 68 years
Blend-a-dent, Ariel, Lenor and many others – do you want to bet that one of the many brand products from Procter & Gamble is regularly on your shopping list?
Strong fundamental indicators for Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble has increased its earnings per share (EPS) for the fifth consecutive year in 2023. Dividend increases have been made for 68 years. For 2023, there will be a dividend of 3.68 USD per share. The company, founded in 1837 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, continues to surprise the analyst community. In the past year, EPS was above consensus estimates in all four quarters. To put it in the company’s own branding: the result was „always ultra“!
Company development Procter & Gamble; Source: aktienscreener.com
Strong response to quarterly results The technical analysis of Procter & Gamble’s stock is not quite as impressive. After the release of Q4 results, there was a significant gap up and soon an attempt to break out of the larger sideways trend. Despite the good fundamental numbers, the stock remains stuck in the range. However, the subsequent bull flag provides optimism that the next attempt could be successful.
Procter & Gamble stock (ISIN US7427181091) – 1 year daily chart; Source: aktienscreener.com
Conclusion For long-term investors, Procter & Gamble stock is likely to be attractive at any time. If you are a more short-term oriented trader, please pay attention to exit levels (e.g. the lower yellow line in the chart), the resistance line, and the next quarterly results on April 23.