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

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 6.830-7.090 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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 Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.00 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99. The company has a market cap of $341.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.31, a P/E/G ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.39. The business’s 50 day moving average is $144.63 and its two-hundred day moving average is $150.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PG has been the subject of several research reports. Bank of America reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.95.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Saratoga Research & Investment Management boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 7.3% in the 3rd quarter. Saratoga Research & Investment Management now owns 223,896 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,402,000 after acquiring an additional 15,253 shares in the last quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 12.0% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 14,106 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,167,000 after purchasing an additional 1,508 shares during the last quarter. Sterling Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.7% in the third quarter. Sterling Wealth Management Inc. now owns 10,711 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,646,000 after purchasing an additional 387 shares in the last quarter. Keystone Financial Group grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.7% during the third quarter. Keystone Financial Group now owns 40,357 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,148,000 after purchasing an additional 3,915 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Morningstar Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,349.9% in the third quarter. Morningstar Investment Management LLC now owns 50,267 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,724,000 after buying an additional 46,800 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.