Zacks Research Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for PG

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Procter & Gamble in a research note issued on Thursday, February 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $1.57 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.59. The consensus estimate for Procter & Gamble’s current full-year earnings is $6.91 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Procter & Gamble’s Q2 2027 earnings at $1.96 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.64 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.27 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.08 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.70 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on PG. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $150.00 to $156.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $167.00.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $158.70 on Friday. Procter & Gamble has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $179.99. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $145.53 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $150.38. The company has a market cap of $368.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.51, a PEG ratio of 5.21 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.51.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Orca Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.0% during the second quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 3,238 shares of the company’s stock worth $516,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the period. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sovereign Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,823 shares of the company’s stock worth $928,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. WP Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. WP Advisors LLC now owns 1,405 shares of the company’s stock valued at $224,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 6,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $901,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Finally, Emprise Bank boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.5% during the third quarter. Emprise Bank now owns 2,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $425,000 after buying an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total value of $1,264,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 6,571 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,038,218. The trade was a 54.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total transaction of $14,495,738.45. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 182,607 shares in the company, valued at $27,601,048.05. This represents a 34.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 103,904 shares of company stock worth $15,759,885 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.67%.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G Health Ltd. reported strong Q3 FY26 results and announced an interim dividend and special payout — positive for investor sentiment around the company’s health/consumer-health exposure and cash-return profile. Procter & Gamble Health Posts Strong Q3 FY26 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other coverage highlight P&G’s push into faster Beauty & Personal Care innovation and premiumization — a strategic lever for higher-margin growth and pricing power over time. Can Beauty & Personal Care Innovation Drive Procter & Gamble’s Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile marketing (Old Spice Super Bowl immersive experience) and broader brand campaigns can boost short-term sales and media-driven engagement in grooming—helps near-term organic growth storytelling. Old Spice Super Bowl Experience
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains constructive overall (consensus “Moderate Buy”); several outlets are debating valuation after mixed Q2 results—useful context but unlikely to move the stock without fresh guidance or surprise results. PG Receives Consensus “Moderate Buy”
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed multiple near-term and FY2027–FY2028 EPS forecasts (several quarter and year cuts), lowering short-term earnings expectations — a direct headwind for sentiment and forward multiple assumptions.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares (~$1.26M) and materially reduced her direct holding; insider selling can be perceived negatively by some investors even if for routine reasons. SEC Form 4 – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s flags that staples stocks look “frothy” after the recent run — valuation pressure or profit-taking in defensive names could cap PG’s upside if the rotation reverses. Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

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.