Procter & Gamble (PG) ended the recent trading session at $147.53, demonstrating a -1.45% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.56% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.29%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.21%.
The world's largest consumer products maker's stock has dropped by 5.2% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 2.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.41%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Procter & Gamble in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on October 24, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.9, reflecting a 1.55% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $22.2 billion, up 2.11% from the prior-year quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.99 per share and a revenue of $86.92 billion, demonstrating changes of +2.34% and +3.12%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Procter & Gamble. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.03% decrease. Procter & Gamble presently features a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In terms of valuation, Procter & Gamble is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.43. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.86 of its industry.
One should further note that PG currently holds a PEG ratio of 3.97. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Consumer Products - Staples industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.63.
The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 185, putting it in the bottom 26% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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