Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Rating Reaffirmed as “Outperform” by Royal Bank Of Canada

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada in a note issued to 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 5.34% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 9th. Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, September 21st. Finally, Evercore upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $166.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $162.20.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

PG opened at $157.59 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $147.11 and a 200 day simple moving average of $146.62. The company has a market capitalization of $366.02 billion, a PE ratio of 23.80, a price-to-earnings-growth 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. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Paul Gama sold 2,225 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total value of $323,381.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 51,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,430,362.16. This trade represents a 4.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,369 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total transaction of $344,310.46. Following the transaction, the insider owned 30,730 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,466,298.20. This represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 15,135 shares of company stock worth $2,189,970. 0.23% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of PG. Net Worth Advisory Group lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 13.2% in the third quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group now owns 6,019 shares of the company’s stock worth $866,000 after acquiring an additional 702 shares during the last quarter. Boyd Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 12.7% in the 3rd quarter. Boyd Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $602,000 after purchasing an additional 468 shares in the last quarter. Lakeside Advisors INC. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. Lakeside Advisors INC. now owns 38,587 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,606,000 after purchasing an additional 905 shares during the last quarter. Focused Alpha LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $224,000. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd increased its position 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 in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Key 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.