The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), with a market cap of $353.5 billion, is a global leader in consumer packaged goods. Despite better-than-expected Q4 2025 results, shares fell due to a disappointing fiscal 2026 outlook. Analysts predict a 2.3% EPS growth for fiscal year 2026, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating.

Shares of PG have lagged behind the market in the past year, with a 10.3% drop while the S&P 500 gained 18.4%. Analysts expect PG’s EPS to grow 2.3% year-over-year to $6.99. The company has a positive earnings surprise history, meeting or beating consensus estimates in the last four quarters.

Shares of the world’s largest consumer products maker have underperformed the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund’s 3.7% rise over the past 52 weeks. On Jul. 31, UBS analyst Peter Grom maintained a “Buy” rating on PG with a $180 price target. The stock is trading below the mean price target of $173.04.

Analysts expect annual net sales growth of 1% to 5% for PG, with core EPS guidance of $6.83 to $7.09, slightly below estimates. Rising tariffs and cautious consumer behavior have impacted investor sentiment. Among 24 analysts, the consensus rating is a “Moderate Buy,” with a mix of Strong Buy, Moderate Buy, and Hold ratings.

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