Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.830-7.090 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 6.970. The company issued revenue guidance of $85.1 billion-$88.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $86.7 billion.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.00 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $179.99. The company has a 50-day moving average of $144.63 and a two-hundred day moving average of $150.66. The company has a market cap of $341.16 billion, a PE ratio of 21.31, a P/E/G ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 61.75%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on PG shares. Barclays set a $155.00 price target on Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Raymond James Financial cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $167.95.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat & healthy margins — P&G reported $1.88 EPS vs. $1.87 consensus and posted a strong net margin and ROE, which supports the company’s cash generation and dividend profile. MarketBeat: Procter & Gamble stock
• Positive Sentiment: Productivity and cost savings remain a tailwind — Analysts highlight that P&G’s productivity programs and supply?chain efficiencies can protect margins and help EPS even as inflationary pressures persist. Zacks: Can PG’s Productivity Drive Fuel EPS Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro risk tone turned slightly more positive — A reported retreat on proposed tariffs boosted U.S. futures and market sentiment broadly, which can help cyclical demand but is only an indirect factor for defensive staples like P&G. Benzinga: Trump’s Greenland Tariff Retreat Sends Dow Futures Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Product pipeline news — Reports that P&G is developing a new razor system suggest potential future revenue drivers, but this is early-stage and unlikely to move near-term results materially. MSN: Procter & Gamble is developing a new razor system
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed and volume weakness — Quarterly revenue was $22.21B vs. $22.36B consensus; WSJ notes revenue gains were driven by higher prices while volumes fell, raising questions about demand elasticity and sustainability of growth. WSJ: Procter & Gamble Revenue Ticks Up, Helped by Higher Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Muted analyst commentary ahead of the print — Some commentators (including Jim Cramer) warned to expect no “fireworks,” which can temper upside and encourage profit?taking after the report. Yahoo/Video: Jim Cramer on Procter & Gamble’s Earnings

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth about $44,000. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $70,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 8.8% during the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,084 shares of the company’s stock worth $166,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 7.0% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 1,097 shares of the company’s stock worth $175,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the period. Finally, Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $200,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.