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

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.890-7.110 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS 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.

Analyst Ratings Changes

PG has been the topic of several recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group increased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $143.81 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $334.86 billion, a PE ratio of 21.72, a PEG ratio of 7.29 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. Procter & Gamble has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The company’s 50-day moving average is $147.71 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.95.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during 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 31.25%. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble will post 7.01 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued 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 yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.60%.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble reported quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding the $1.41 analyst consensus. Productivity savings helped offset higher costs, while e-commerce growth and shareholder returns provided additional support. Procter & Gamble Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup maintained a Buy rating and set a new $170 price target, while Jefferies maintained Buy with a $177 target. The targets imply substantial upside from recent trading levels, although both firms reduced their previous targets. Citigroup Sets New Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages overall assign PG an average “Moderate Buy” rating, and some analysts view the post-earnings weakness as an opportunity based on the company’s defensive brand portfolio and dividend history. Average Moderate Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Shailesh Jejurikar will become board chairman on August 1 while retaining his CEO role; longtime executive chairman Jon Moeller is retiring. The transition appears planned, but investors may monitor execution under the new leadership structure. Jejurikar Appointed Chairman
• Neutral Sentiment: Downy launched a luxury-focused fragrance marketing experience aimed at strengthening consumer engagement and supporting premium product innovation. The financial impact is not yet clear. Downy Fragrance Experience
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $21.20 billion missed the $21.38 billion consensus, while organic sales were roughly flat. The shortfall raised concerns that consumers are resisting price increases and shifting toward smaller packages and promotions. PG Sales Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Management’s fiscal 2027 guidance was viewed as modest and cautious, with inflation, tariffs, gas prices and other cost pressures potentially limiting margins and consumer spending. This outlook outweighed the quarterly EPS beat. PG Earnings Call Highlights

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 69.0% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 35,172 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,041,000 after acquiring an additional 14,357 shares in the last quarter. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at $1,849,000. Widmann Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. Widmann Financial Services Inc. now owns 14,954 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,143,000 after purchasing an additional 471 shares during the period. Blue Sparrow LLC DE bought a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth about $15,606,000. Finally, Summit Global Investments raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 81.4% in the 4th quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 12,478 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,788,000 after purchasing an additional 5,599 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is currently 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.