This Dividend King Has Raised Its Payout Through Every Recession Since the 1950s. I'm Buying Before the End of the Year.

Procter & Gamble has maintained a 71-year streak of consecutive dividend increases, making it a Dividend King with the third-longest payout-increase streak among U.S. companies. The company has raised dividends through all 10 recessions since 1955, demonstrating exceptional reliability. With a safe dividend, reasonable payout ratio of 67.8%, and strong free cash flow, the author is bullish on P&G heading into 2027, particularly as defensive stocks may attract investors amid AI trade uncertainty and potential legislative changes.