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Procter & Gamble (PG) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
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In the latest trading session, Procter & Gamble (PG - Free Report) closed at $153.20, marking a +1.3% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.38%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.44%.
Shares of the world's largest consumer products maker have appreciated by 4.1% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.73%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.36%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Procter & Gamble in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 22, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.89, reflecting a 5.03% decrease from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $22.7 billion, up 1.39% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $6.98 per share and revenue of $88.67 billion. These totals would mark changes of +1.31% and +1.88%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Procter & Gamble. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.04% lower. Procter & Gamble currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Procter & Gamble's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 21.66. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 19.76.
We can also see that PG currently has a PEG ratio of 3.76. 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 of the close of trade yesterday, the Consumer Products - Staples industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.52.
The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 184, this industry ranks in the bottom 26% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the latest trading session, Procter & Gamble (PG - Free Report) closed at $153.20, marking a +1.3% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.38%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.44%.
Shares of the world's largest consumer products maker have appreciated by 4.1% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.73%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.36%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Procter & Gamble in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 22, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.89, reflecting a 5.03% decrease from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $22.7 billion, up 1.39% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $6.98 per share and revenue of $88.67 billion. These totals would mark changes of +1.31% and +1.88%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Procter & Gamble. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.04% lower. Procter & Gamble currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Procter & Gamble's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 21.66. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 19.76.
We can also see that PG currently has a PEG ratio of 3.76. 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 of the close of trade yesterday, the Consumer Products - Staples industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.52.
The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 184, this industry ranks in the bottom 26% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.