12 Best Long-Term Dividend Stocks to Invest in Right Now

3. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is an American multinational consumer goods company that specializes in a wide range of related products and services. In fiscal Q1 2025, the company reported $21.7 billion in revenue, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year. The company generated an operating cash flow of $4.3 billion for the quarter, with adjusted free cash flow productivity at 82%, meeting expectations. It upheld its commitment to shareholders, returning $4.4 billion through dividends and share buybacks.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) has performed exceptionally well this year, hitting an all-time high of over $179 per share in December. This success is largely attributed to the company’s strong execution. It has consistently produced solid results, even during inflationary periods, by effectively implementing significant price hikes. For example, in fiscal 2023, the company achieved organic sales growth in each quarter. The stock has surged by nearly 15% so far this year.

For FY25, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) has provided a positive outlook, expecting sales growth between 2% and 4%, along with a 10% to 12% increase in diluted net EPS, compared to $6.02 in fiscal 2024. If the company reaches the midpoint of its forecast, it will achieve a record-high diluted EPS of $6.68 in fiscal 2025.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) has a solid dividend history of delivering regular payouts to shareholders for 134 years. Moreover, the company maintains a 68-year track record of consistent dividend growth, which makes PG one of the best dividend stocks on our list. The company’s quarterly dividend comes in at $1.0065 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.36%, as recorded on December 11.

At the end of the third quarter of 2024, 68 hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database owned stakes in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), up from 64 in the previous quarter. The total value of these stakes is over $8.8 billion.