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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
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Procter & Gamble (PG - Free Report) closed at $141.79 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.06% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.19% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.66%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.03%.
The stock of world's largest consumer products maker has fallen by 1.41% in the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 1.23% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.54%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Procter & Gamble in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on January 22, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.87, indicating a 0.53% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $22.3 billion, up 1.89% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.99 per share and revenue of $86.87 billion, indicating changes of +2.34% and +3.07%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Procter & Gamble should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.28% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Procter & Gamble boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Procter & Gamble is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.5. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.52 of its industry.
One should further note that PG currently holds a PEG ratio of 4.83. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Consumer Products - Staples industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.61.
The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 216, putting it in the bottom 12% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Procter & Gamble (PG - Free Report) closed at $141.79 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.06% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.19% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.66%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.03%.
The stock of world's largest consumer products maker has fallen by 1.41% in the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 1.23% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.54%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Procter & Gamble in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on January 22, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.87, indicating a 0.53% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $22.3 billion, up 1.89% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.99 per share and revenue of $86.87 billion, indicating changes of +2.34% and +3.07%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Procter & Gamble should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.28% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Procter & Gamble boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Procter & Gamble is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.5. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.52 of its industry.
One should further note that PG currently holds a PEG ratio of 4.83. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Consumer Products - Staples industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.61.
The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 216, putting it in the bottom 12% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.