Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) – Research analysts at Erste Group Bank dropped their FY2027 EPS estimates for shares of Procter & Gamble in a report issued on Wednesday, August 5th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $7.00 for the year, down from their prior estimate of $7.01. The consensus estimate for Procter & Gamble’s current full-year earnings is $6.99 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for Procter & Gamble’s FY2028 earnings at $7.42 EPS.
Other analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price target on the stock. Argus cut Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.52.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.17 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $147.97 and its 200 day moving average price is $149.01. Procter & Gamble has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The stock has a market cap of $339.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.08, a PEG ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.39.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 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 return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.Procter & Gamble’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.71%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in PG. Carson Advisory Inc. raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,738,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $549,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the period. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock valued at $376,000 after purchasing an additional 68 shares during the period. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,627 shares of the company’s stock valued at $376,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Finally, Cowa LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock worth $428,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights P&G’s steady execution, strong brand portfolio, cost controls and shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. The company’s 70-year streak of annual dividend increases and approximately 2.9% yield continue to appeal to income-focused investors. I’ve Been Writing About Procter & Gamble Stock for Years. Here’s Why My Conviction Has Never Been Higher.
- Positive Sentiment: Articles are positioning PG as a defensive alternative to volatile technology stocks, citing resilient demand, dependable cash flow and growing dividends. That profile may attract investors seeking stability amid tariff concerns and uncertainty around AI-related valuations. The Dow Is Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2026. 3 Unstoppable Dow Stocks to Buy in August.
- Positive Sentiment: P&G’s planned $3.8 billion cash acquisition of Thorne adds exposure to the health and wellness market and could provide a new growth engine beyond its traditional household and personal-care categories. P&G’s $3.8B Wellness Deal Collides With a Costly Outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: The appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman following Jon Moeller’s retirement creates a governance transition. Investors will monitor whether the leadership change affects P&G’s operating strategy and capital allocation. What Could Procter & Gamble Chairman Change Mean After Jon Moeller Retires?
- Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded PG to “Hold,” reflecting concerns about tariff-related costs, margin compression and fiscal 2027 guidance near the lower end of the company’s range. The Thorne purchase also increases execution and integration risk. Procter & Gamble Cut to Hold at Argus
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.
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