Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Updates FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.890-7.110 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.070. The company issued revenue guidance of $85.1 billion-$86.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $89.5 billion.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently commented on PG shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Bank of America lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.74.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Procter & Gamble stock traded down $3.05 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $145.83. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 7,720,182 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,001,959. The stock has a market capitalization of $339.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.32, a P/E/G ratio of 7.39 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $147.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.90. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The company’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble will post 6.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.60%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings exceeded expectations. P&G reported fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of $1.43, topping the $1.41 consensus estimate. Profitability remained strong, with a reported net margin of 19.16% and return on equity of 32%. Procter & Gamble Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Leadership succession was clarified. CEO Shailesh Jejurikar will become chairman of the board on Aug. 1, while Executive Chairman Jon Moeller will retire from P&G in August. The move provides continuity because Jejurikar will retain his CEO role. Shailesh Jejurikar Appointed Chairman
• Neutral Sentiment: Sales growth was modest. Fourth-quarter revenue rose approximately 1.5% year over year to $21.2 billion, but volume was essentially unchanged, indicating limited underlying demand momentum. Weakness was particularly evident in grooming and oral-care categories. Procter & Gamble Revenue Misses Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed Wall Street expectations. Quarterly sales of $21.2 billion fell short of the $21.38 billion consensus, overshadowing the EPS beat. Investors viewed the miss as evidence that demand remains pressured by cautious consumers and a difficult economic and geopolitical environment. P&G Forecasts Muted 2027
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 guidance was below expectations. P&G forecast revenue of $85.1 billion to $86.8 billion, versus analysts’ $89.5 billion estimate, and EPS of $6.89 to $7.11, compared with a $7.07 consensus. Inflation, tariffs, higher operating costs and selling expenses are expected to weigh on growth. P&G Reports Flat Organic Sales Amid Rising Costs

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in PG. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,717,000 after buying an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,809,000 after acquiring an additional 809 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares during the last quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 31.4% in the 4th quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC now owns 1,487 shares of the company’s stock valued at $213,000 after purchasing an additional 355 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Braeburn Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth approximately $206,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.