Best Dividend Stock to Buy: Kroger vs. Clorox vs. P&G

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 20, 2023 at 6:00AM

NYSE: KR

Kroger

Market Cap

$38B

Today's Change

(0.75%) $0.39

Current Price

$52.37

Price as of May 31, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET

Each of these three dividend stocks can be considered a defensive investment.

With the risks of a recession rising, investing in these defensive dividend stocks could give your portfolio protection. Procter & Gamble (PG 1.21%), Kroger (KR 0.75%), and Clorox (CLX 1.97%) are not likely to experience significant decreases in earnings during a recession.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 16, 2023. The video was published on April 18, 2023.

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