Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Trading Up 1.6% After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) shares traded up 1.6% during mid-day trading on Friday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The company traded as high as $152.42 and last traded at $148.1120. 13,491,503 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 22% from the average session volume of 11,059,146 shares. The stock had previously closed at $145.71.

The company reported $1.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be given a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 62.67%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and core metrics beat expectations — adjusted EPS topped consensus and net sales/organic sales rose year‑over‑year, showing volume-led growth that suggests improving consumer demand. Business Wire: Q3 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Beauty and premium brands outperformed (e.g., SK‑II growth), supporting higher-margin mix and contributing to market‑share gains cited by management. Reuters: Beauty Demand Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying and positive analyst notes pre/post‑release amplified buying momentum, signaling increased bullish positioning from traders and some brokers. (Options volume spike reported in market coverage.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reiterated fiscal‑2026 guidance (EPS range ~6.83–7.09) and maintained its outlook — that gives reassurance on the plan but leaves upside capped until guidance is raised. P&G Press Release / Slides
• Negative Sentiment: P&G disclosed a roughly $150 million hit to annual profits from Middle East disruptions (higher energy/logistics/input costs), a tangible near‑term headwind that pressure margins and could constrain FY earnings. Benzinga: $150M Hit
• Negative Sentiment: Some sell‑side desks trimmed price targets and highlighted input-cost risks (resin, energy), which tempers upside and keeps valuation scrutiny on the stock. MarketScreener: PT Adjustments

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently issued reports on PG. Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $150.00 to $142.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane dropped 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 report on Thursday. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $160.24.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total value of $26,354,588.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total value of $5,858,976.69. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,680,576.02. This represents a 50.77% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 252,715 shares of company stock worth $40,966,904. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 51.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,717,000 after acquiring an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the 1st quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after acquiring an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares during the period. Auxano Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.8% during the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,165,000 after purchasing an additional 714 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.8% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after purchasing an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

The stock has a 50-day moving average of $150.32 and a two-hundred day moving average of $148.70. The firm has a market cap of $344.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.62 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

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.