Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-three analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $161.5238.

PG has been the topic of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Raymond James Financial decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Evercore set a $162.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE PG opened at $146.78 on Friday. Procter & Gamble has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $341.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.17, a PEG ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $147.81 and a 200-day moving average price of $149.00.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 65.71%.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Thorne acquisition expands growth opportunities. P&G agreed to acquire science-focused supplements company Thorne for approximately $3.8 billion. The deal broadens PG’s health-care portfolio into vitamins, minerals and supplements, a faster-growing category that could diversify its traditional household and personal-care businesses. Procter & Gamble Agrees To Buy Thorne For $3.8 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Investors initially viewed the deal favorably. Market coverage described the acquisition as a reason PG stock moved higher, suggesting investors see strategic value in Thorne’s premium positioning and potential to support longer-term growth. A $3.8 Billion Reason Why Procter & Gamble Stock Is in Focus Today
• Positive Sentiment: Sustainability progress may support brand relationships. PureCycle Technologies reported that first P&G commercial resin deliveries began, with select Downy detergent caps entering commercial production. The development supports PG’s recycled-material goals and may help strengthen sustainability credentials, although the direct financial impact appears limited for now. PureCycle Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition execution and valuation remain key questions. The $3.8 billion purchase is sizable relative to P&G’s historical acquisitions, so investors will likely focus on the price paid, funding, integration and how quickly Thorne contributes to earnings. See how P&G’s $3.8B Deal for Thorne Compares With Its Past Acquisitions

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

About Procter & Gamble

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.