Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Posts Earnings Results

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.25% and a net margin of 18.44%.The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.48 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble updated its FY 2027 guidance to 6.890-7.110 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Procter & Gamble’s conference call:

• Fiscal 2026 met guidance: Organic sales grew more than 1%, core EPS rose 1% to $6.89, and P&G returned over $15 billion to shareholders despite a volatile environment.
• Share trends stabilized: Global value and volume share exited the year flat with improvement in the second half, while Greater China delivered 4% organic sales growth and returned to share growth after 15 quarters.
• Management is emphasizing stronger core products, targeted innovation, retailer partnerships, AI-enabled brand building, and supply-chain automation to improve consumer engagement and support longer-term growth.
• Fourth-quarter core EPS fell 3% year over year, while operating margin declined 130 basis points, reflecting higher energy, transportation, and material costs and retailer inventory reductions that created a gap between consumption and shipments.
• Fiscal 2027 guidance remains cautious: Organic sales are expected to grow 1%-3% and core EPS 0%-3%, with approximately $1.4 billion of after-tax headwinds from input costs, foreign exchange, interest expense, and lower non-operating income; Q1 EPS is expected to decline at least 5%.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of PG traded down $0.91 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $143.06. 2,056,092 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,992,549. Procter & Gamble has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The business has a 50-day moving average of $147.71 and a 200 day moving average of $148.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $333.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.60, a PEG ratio of 7.29 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s quarterly EPS of $1.43 exceeded analysts’ $1.41 estimate, helped by productivity savings that offset cost pressures. The company also highlighted strong e-commerce performance and plans to pursue innovation, productivity improvements and market-share gains. Procter & Gamble Q4 Earnings Beat on Productivity, Sales Miss Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup maintained a Buy rating and set a $170 price target, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. Jefferies also retained a Buy rating with a $177 target, while the broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy.” Procter & Gamble Given New $170 Price Target at Citigroup
• Neutral Sentiment: Chairman Jon Moeller is retiring and Shailesh Jejurikar will become chairman, adding a leadership transition to the investment outlook. The change is not yet being viewed as a material catalyst or risk. P&G Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue of $21.20 billion missed the $21.38 billion consensus, while organic sales were essentially flat. Investors were disappointed that profit growth did not translate into stronger demand. P&G Stock Drops After Sales Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Management’s fiscal 2027 guidance was viewed as cautious, reflecting inflation, tariffs, cost headwinds and weaker consumer spending. Higher gasoline prices are pushing shoppers toward smaller packages and promotions, signaling limited pricing power. P&G Says Gas Prices Are Limiting Consumer Spending
• Negative Sentiment: One recent analysis downgraded PG, citing weak fiscal 2026 earnings momentum and increasing macroeconomic risks. Citigroup also reduced its target from $181 to $170, reinforcing concerns that the stock’s defensive premium may be difficult to sustain. Procter & Gamble: Weak FY26 Earnings and Growing Macro Risks

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of PG. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 69.0% during the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 35,172 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,041,000 after purchasing an additional 14,357 shares in the last quarter. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,849,000. Widmann Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Widmann Financial Services Inc. now owns 14,954 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,143,000 after buying an additional 471 shares during the period. Blue Sparrow LLC DE acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $15,606,000. Finally, Summit Global Investments boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 81.4% during the 4th quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 12,478 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,788,000 after acquiring an additional 5,599 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on PG shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, P&G has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of branded consumer packaged goods. The company focuses on developing, manufacturing and marketing a broad portfolio of household and personal care products sold to consumers and retailers worldwide.

P&G’s product offering spans several core business categories, including Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.