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

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.63% and a net margin of 19.74%.The firm 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 business posted $1.88 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $146.00 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization 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 stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $144.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $150.66. Procter & Gamble has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99. 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 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 given a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.75%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $158.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on 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 equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.95.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

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

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

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.