Is This Dividend Superstar Losing Its Shine?

By Chris Hill – Apr 24, 2013 at 4:59PM

NYSE: PG

Procter & Gamble

Market Cap

$384B

Today's Change

(-0.67%) -$1.09

Current Price

$161.46

Price as of April 26, 2024, 12:51 p.m. ET

This consumer products behemoth has just lowered guidance for the coming quarter. Does this mean your dividend is at risk?

The following video is from Wednesday's Motley Fool Money roundtable discussion, with host Chris Hill and analysts Ron Gross, Charly Travers, and James Early.

Procter & Gamble (PG -0.67%) reported a 6% increase in third-quarter profits. But the consumer-products giant lowered guidance for the fourth quarter and shares were down on the news. Procter & Gamble has been shedding some of its businesses. Is the company getting more focused, or is it losing its edge? In this installment of Motley Fool Money, our analysts discuss the future of the dividend giant.

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The relevant video segment can be found between 5:10 and 6:43.

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Charly Travers, Chris Hill, James Early, and Ron Gross have no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Procter & Gamble. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.