Q1 EPS Estimate for Procter & Gamble Lowered by Analyst

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Procter & Gamble in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.89 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.96. The consensus estimate for Procter & Gamble’s current full-year earnings is $6.99 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Procter & Gamble’s Q2 2027 earnings at $1.88 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.66 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.55 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.97 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.07 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.03 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $1.74 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $1.57 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $7.42 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $7.85 EPS.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.8%

NYSE PG opened at $144.08 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Procter & Gamble has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $148.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $148.96. The company has a market cap of $334.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.76, a P/E/G ratio of 4.47 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 65.71%.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to attract income-focused investors because it is a Dividend King with roughly seven decades of consecutive dividend increases. Its everyday-consumer-products portfolio, including beauty products, is viewed as relatively defensive during market uncertainty. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock to Generate Over $500 in Yearly Dividends
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research still projects earnings growth over the longer term, including estimated fiscal 2029 EPS of $7.85, compared with the current full-year consensus of $6.99. Erste Group Bank likewise expects fiscal 2028 EPS of $7.42. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ revisions were mixed: estimates increased slightly for fiscal 2027 third- and fourth-quarter EPS, but the firm reduced its fiscal 2027 total estimate to $6.97 from $7.05. Fiscal 2028 EPS was cut to $7.42 from $7.47, while the current-year consensus remains $6.99.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered estimates for fiscal 2027 first- and second-quarter EPS and reduced fiscal 2028 first-, second- and fourth-quarter forecasts. The cuts suggest analysts expect near-term growth to be softer than previously anticipated. Procter & Gamble stock information
• Negative Sentiment: Rising gasoline prices may pressure household budgets, potentially encouraging consumers to trade down or delay purchases of branded products. That risk could weigh on PG’s sales growth and margins. Why is Procter & Gamble in focus as gasoline prices pressure consumers?

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.