Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Trading Up 2.6% Following Strong Earnings

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG)’s stock price was up 2.6% on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The company traded as high as $150.91 and last traded at $149.88. Approximately 18,130,271 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 46% from the average daily volume of 12,404,752 shares. The stock had previously closed at $146.06.

The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.88 EPS. Procter & Gamble’s revenue 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.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 61.75%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS beat and guidance reaffirmed — P&G reported $1.88 EPS, modestly above consensus, and reiterated FY‑2026 EPS guidance (6.83–7.09), which supports confidence in cash returns and buybacks. MarketBeat Q2 release
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call‑option buying suggests bullish positioning — volume of ~241k calls (≈760% above normal) points to aggressive, short‑term bullish bets that can add upside momentum to the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Premiumization push in China — new silk‑fiber Pampers for China targets higher‑margin premium customers, a meaningful growth lever in P&G’s #2 market if adoption scales. CNBC: silk diapers
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasizing data & technology — new CEO/President highlights digital tools and analytics as part of a reinvention plan to improve execution and margins over time. PYMNTS: data & tech
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor narratives around a “bottom” and dividend resilience — some commentary frames PG as a dividend‑king recovery/rebuild story, which attracts income and value buyers even with tepid growth. MarketBeat commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and volume weakness — total revenue missed estimates ($22.21B vs. ~$22.36B expected) and organic sales were flat as pricing offset lower volumes; the company cited weak demand in razors and diapers. CNBC: revenue miss
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure and mixed metric read — some third‑party summaries show year‑over‑year contraction in operating profit and diluted EPS nuances, underscoring execution and cost pressure risks. QuiverQuant analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance vs. consensus — FY EPS range sits slightly below street midpoint and revenue guidance is wide, which leaves upside limited unless execution improves materially.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on PG. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $158.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 target price for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $165.95.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 approximately $146,429.03. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 67.9% in the second quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Maseco LLP bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Saranac Partners Ltd acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 2.6%

The stock has a market cap of $350.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.88, a PEG ratio of 4.94 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.71. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $144.67 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $150.66.

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.