Procter & Gamble's (PG) "Outperform" Rating Reiterated at Royal Bank Of Canada

Key Points

• Royal Bank of Canada reiterated its “Outperform” rating on Procter & Gamble and set a $166 price target, implying 4.85% upside. Analysts overall rate the stock “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $162.20.
• Procter & Gamble’s latest quarter delivered an EPS beat of $1.43 versus the $1.41 estimate, while revenue rose 1.5% year over year but fell short of expectations. The company’s shares recently traded at $158.32, near their 52-week high of $167.25.
• Upcoming earnings will focus on volume recovery versus pricing pressure. Innovation, new products and the company’s dividend track record offer potential support, while weak consumer demand or resistance to higher prices remain key risks.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "outperform" rating reissued by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $166.00 price target on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada's target price indicates a potential upside of 4.85% from the company's current price.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on PG. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a "market perform" rating and issued a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, August 24th. TD Cowen reissued a "hold" rating and issued a $150.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Argus lowered shares of Procter & Gamble from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Evercore raised shares of Procter & Gamble from an "in-line" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $166.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $162.20.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE PG traded up $0.63 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $158.32. 833,923 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,656,271. The company's 50-day moving average is $147.11 and its two-hundred day moving average is $146.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The company has a market capitalization of $367.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.93, a PEG ratio of 3.96 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. The business's revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Marc Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 187,001 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. The trade was a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Andre Schulten sold 3,914 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total transaction of $568,860.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 65,618 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,536,920.12. The trade was a 5.63% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 15,135 shares of company stock valued at $2,189,970 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of PG. Net Worth Advisory Group grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 13.2% during the 3rd quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group now owns 6,019 shares of the company's stock worth $866,000 after acquiring an additional 702 shares in the last quarter. Boyd Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 12.7% during the 3rd quarter. Boyd Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,146 shares of the company's stock worth $602,000 after purchasing an additional 468 shares during the period. Lakeside Advisors INC. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. Lakeside Advisors INC. now owns 38,587 shares of the company's stock worth $5,606,000 after purchasing an additional 905 shares during the period. Focused Alpha LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth $224,000. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd now owns 593,845 shares of the company's stock worth $86,274,000 after purchasing an additional 8,378 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reliability remains a major attraction. Procter & Gamble is highlighted as a “Dividend King” with roughly seven decades of consecutive payout increases. Its income consistency and relatively low-beta business model may appeal to investors seeking stability amid interest-rate and market volatility. Rising Income Over Big Yields: 4 Dividend Kings That Have Raised Payouts for 70 Years Straight
• Positive Sentiment: Innovation efforts could revive organic sales growth. New products, AI-enabled capabilities, productivity initiatives and efforts to strengthen brand market share are being viewed as potential longer-term catalysts. Procter & Gamble's Innovation Push: Catalyst for Long-Term Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Head & Shoulders is receiving a targeted product refresh. The new Scalp Care Collection uses clinically tested formulas aimed at dryness, oiliness and sensitivity, potentially improving brand relevance and supporting premium, science-led growth. Why Is Procter & Gamble Refreshing Its Scalp Care Playbook Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Fiscal first-quarter results are the immediate catalyst. Analysts expect PG to report before the market opens on October 22, with attention on organic sales, volumes, pricing, margins and management’s outlook. The company’s prior quarter showed modest revenue growth and an EPS beat, but revenue fell short of estimates. Procter & Gamble Reports Q1 Earnings on October 22
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing remains a key risk. The earnings preview frames the central tension as a possible recovery in sales volumes versus pricing headwinds. If consumers resist higher prices or volumes remain weak, revenue and organic-growth expectations could come under pressure. Procter & Gamble Earnings Preview: Volume Recovery vs. Pricing Headwind

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

Procter & Gamble Company NYSE: PG is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio includes personal health and grooming products, beauty and skin care items, baby, feminine and family care products, fabric and home care products, and oral care products.

The company's well-known brands include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Crest, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze and Mr.