Better Buy: Procter & Gamble vs. Kimberly-Clark
Most Americans come into frequent contact with products made by both Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Kimberly Clark (NYSE: KMB). These stocks have long served as a source of safety and dividend payouts for both conservative and income-oriented investors.
Still, despite their similarities, the two companies offer a somewhat different value proposition. The differences in size, as well as growth rates and dividend payouts, could help one to stand out above the other. Thus, investors need to review the financials of both companies to know which one might stand out as the more suitable investment.
Since consumers depend on these products in both good times and bad, both stocks serve as stable, if unexciting investment options. This makes these consumer staples stocks relatively recession-proof, but it doesn't mean they are foolproof. These companies face a constant challenge in keeping abreast of consumer tastes.
Source Fool.com
