Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.02 EPS

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.48 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble updated its FY 2027 guidance to 6.890-7.110 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Procter & Gamble’s conference call:

• Fiscal 2026 met guidance: Organic sales grew more than 1%, core EPS rose 1% to $6.89, and P&G returned over $15 billion to shareholders despite a volatile environment.
• Share trends stabilized: Global value and volume share exited the year flat with improvement in the second half, while Greater China delivered 4% organic sales growth and returned to share growth after 15 quarters.
• Management is emphasizing stronger core products, targeted innovation, retailer partnerships, AI-enabled brand building, and supply-chain automation to improve consumer engagement and support longer-term growth.
• Fourth-quarter core EPS fell 3% year over year, while operating margin declined 130 basis points, reflecting higher energy, transportation, and material costs and retailer inventory reductions that created a gap between consumption and shipments.
• Fiscal 2027 guidance remains cautious: Organic sales are expected to grow 1%-3% and core EPS 0%-3%, with approximately $1.4 billion of after-tax headwinds from input costs, foreign exchange, interest expense, and lower non-operating income; Q1 EPS is expected to decline at least 5%.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 2.7%

PG traded down $4.08 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $144.80. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 7,025,215 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,998,339. The stock has a market cap of $337.17 billion, a PE ratio of 21.19, a P/E/G ratio of 7.39 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. Procter & Gamble has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The business’s 50-day moving average is $147.63 and its 200-day moving average is $148.90.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. 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 is currently 63.60%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. O Domhnaill Enterprises Inc. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Alvarez & Marsal Private Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth $55,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

PG has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. 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 note on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Evercore set a $162.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.74.

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.