Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
PG vs WMT
Procter & Gamble Co. versus Walmart Inc. — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
PG and WMT are evenly matched (2–2 across six dimensions) — the right pick comes down to which dimension you weight most.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | PG | WMT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 2.77% | 0.82% | PG wins |
| Dividend safety | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | WMT wins |
| Growth trend | — | -0.44% vs 5y | Tie |
| Volatility (beta) | 0.39 | 0.60 | PG wins |
| Scale | $350.6B | $940.1B | WMT wins |
| Tax efficiency | Qualified-eligible | Qualified-eligible | Tie |
| Overall | 2 wins | 2 wins | Tie |
Dimension by dimension
PG wins on yield (2.77% vs 0.82%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $195 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
WMT wins on safety (8.8/10 vs 7.2/10)
Our score combines yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size. WMT scores better on the weighted average of those factors.
Yield-trend comparison unavailable
One or both tickers are missing 5-year average yield data.
PG is less volatile (beta 0.39 vs 0.60)
Lower beta means smaller swings vs the S&P 500 — generally a steadier hold for income investors.
WMT is 2.7× larger by market cap
Larger companies tend to have tighter spreads, deeper liquidity, and lower closure risk.
Both pay qualified-dividend-eligible distributions
Neither is structurally flagged for ordinary-income tax treatment. Most distributions should qualify for the lower long-term capital gains rate if holding-period requirements are met.
How we compare these
Every comparison on this page is computed from current public data, not written by hand. Yield comes from the most recent dividend distribution annualized over current price. Safety scores combine yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size — see our methodology for the exact formula. Tax-efficiency flags identify covered-call ETFs, REITs, and mREITs which distribute primarily as ordinary income.
This is educational, not investment advice.Scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" dates shown on each ticker's safety page. Verify on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked
Which is better, PG or WMT?
PG and WMT are evenly matched (2–2 across six dimensions) — the right pick comes down to which dimension you weight most.
Does PG or WMT have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $195 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is PG or WMT a safer dividend?
PG scores 7.2/10 (Solid) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. WMT scores 8.8/10 (Strong). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both PG and WMT?
It depends on overlap. Two ETFs in similar categories often hold many of the same companies — owning both can mean paying two expense ratios for similar exposure. Check the underlying holdings before stacking.
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