"Procter & Gamble Co. ( NYSE: PG) has raised its dividend for 69 years. Indeed, it owns some of America's most well-known brands. This portfolio includes Gillette, Crest, Head & Shoulders, and Pampers. During its most recent fiscal year, revenue rose 2% to $84.3 billion, Operating cash flow was $17.8 billion. Its forward yield is about 3%."
"Johnson & Johnson ( NYSE: JNJ) also has a long period of dividend increases. It recently announced that the string had reached 63 years and that it would raise the dividend by another 4.8%. It sells a wide range of medical device products and a long list of medicines. In the most recently reported quarter, revenue rose 7% to $24 billion. Per-share earnings rose 91% to $2.12. The company also raised its 2025 sales outlook."
"Altria Group Inc. ( NYSE: MO), America's largest tobacco company, recently increased its dividend to $1.06 from $1.02. Altria pointed out, 'This increase marks the 60th dividend increase in the past 56 years.' From 2020 to 2024, it has paid dividends which total $32 billion. Over the same period, its stock buybacks total $7.8 billion. Altria owns the most famous cigarette brand in the world: Marlboro."
Procter & Gamble has raised its dividend for 69 years and owns major consumer brands including Gillette, Crest, Head & Shoulders, and Pampers; recent revenue rose 2% to $84.3 billion with operating cash flow of $17.8 billion and a forward yield near 3%. Johnson & Johnson has a 63-year dividend increase streak and announced a 4.8% raise, reporting revenue up 7% to $24 billion and per-share earnings rising 91% to $2.12 while raising its 2025 sales outlook. Altria increased its dividend to $1.06, marking its 60th increase in 56 years, with $32 billion paid in dividends from 2020–2024 and $7.8 billion in buybacks. Coca-Cola approved its 63rd consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly payout approximately 5.2% to $0.51 and reports ownership of over 200 brands.
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