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

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 88

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is a familiar name found on the shelves of nearly every store, with a portfolio that includes well-known household brands such as Tide, Pampers, Gillette, Old Spice, Swiffer, Cascade, and Dawn. While the products themselves— ranging from cleaning supplies to personal care items— aren’t particularly unique, the company’s strength lies in its brand recognition and the premium shelf placement its products receive.

These everyday essentials are used regardless of economic conditions, giving The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) a level of resilience that has helped it consistently raise its dividend year after year for 69 years. Over the past decade, it has increased its dividend by an average of just under 5% annually, reflecting its steady and reliable growth approach.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) offers a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.81%, as of July 31.