Procter & Gamble Company logo

Procter & Gamble Company(PG)

upturn advisory logo
EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
Consider higher Upturn Star rating
BUY for 82 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+1.22% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$153.2
10/12/2026
(24-hour delay)

Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

*as per simulation (see disclosures)
  • ALL
  • 1Y
  • 1M
  • 1W
  • BUY Advisory
  • SELL Advisory (Profit)
  • SELL Advisory (Loss)
  • Profit
  • Loss
  • PASS (Skip)
Upturn Stock price based on last close iconStock price based on last close
Simulated performance—not actual client returns. Excludes advisory subscription fees, trading commissions, and taxes, which would reduce returns. Results depend on calculation assumptions and do not guarantee future outcomes. See Disclosures for full methodology, assumptions, and limitations.

Advisory Performance History (Simulated)Advisory Performance History info

Simulated performance—not actual client returns. Excludes advisory subscription fees, trading commissions, and taxes, which would reduce returns. Results depend on calculation assumptions and do not guarantee future outcomes. See Disclosures for full methodology, assumptions, and limitations.

Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PG

10/12/2026: PG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Procter & Gamble is a major consumer staples company known for its collection of resilient, household-name brands like Tide and Gillette. The company maintains a leading market position through superior brand equity and supply chain efficiency, which supports reliable margins. Its main growth opportunity lies in leveraging its scale for premiumization and expansion into emerging markets. However, investors face risks from high commodity inflation and stiff competition from private-label store brands. P&G is often well-suited for dividend and low-risk investors, though stakeholders should monitor the impact of foreign exchange rates and the company’s ability to defend its market share against value-oriented competitors.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitP&G is a mature, stable business rather than a high-growth disruptor.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock tends to exhibit low volatility and steady movement rather than rapid momentum, fitting only during broader market upturns.
Value investorMixed fitWhile established, P&G often trades at a premium multiple due to its defensive nature and reliability.
Dividend investorStrong fitP&G is a premier income stock with a decades-long record of consecutive dividend increases.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe company's defensive portfolio and consistent cash flows make it a staple for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock is generally less volatile than the broader market due to its defensive business model.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors often pay a premium for P&G's safety, which can limit upside potential.
Competition risk (Commodity/Private Label)Medium / highIncreasing pressure from store brands and commodity price inflation can squeeze margins.
Business qualityStrongP&G maintains a high-quality portfolio of brands that have historically demonstrated resilience.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company is a highly reliable dividend payer with a long-term commitment to shareholder payouts.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management of a vast global portfolio requires precise supply chain and marketing execution.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18.53%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
Upturn Profits based on simulation icon Profits based on simulation
Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/12/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PG receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+0.5%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 17.4%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+3.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.09%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PG's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $15.1B (17.4% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PG's strongest growth driver at +7.9% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). Revenue growth (+3.3%, moderate) and earnings growth (+0.5%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 71.8% and approximately 99.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.09%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.18%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.55%
State Street Corp 4.40%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.86%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.73%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PG generates approximately $502 of gross profit, $227 of operating income, and $174 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 20.77%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PG has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 355.83B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.14
1Y Target Price 161.22
Price to earnings Ratio 23.14
1Y Target Price 161.22
Volume (30-day avg) 8.2M shares
Beta 0.38
52 Weeks Range 134.62 - 164.77
Updated Date 10/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 134.62 - 164.77
Updated Date 10/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.82%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.62

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Beauty & GroomingHair care (Pantene), Skin care (Olay), and Shaving (Gillette).This segment relies on premium branding and high repeat-purchase cycles.
Health & Home CareOral care (Crest), Fabric care (Tide), and Home cleaning (Dawn).These are daily necessity products that perform reliably across all economic cycles.
GeographySales across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.P&G's global footprint provides diversification, though it creates foreign exchange risk.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Advertisement

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.14
Forward PE 21.23
Enterprise Value 370.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.09
Enterprise Value 370.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.16
Shares Outstanding 2.32B
Shares Floating 2.32B
Shares Outstanding 2.32B
Shares Floating 2.32B
Percent Insiders 0.09
Percent Institutions 71.81

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

Form CRS provides a relationship summary of our automated advisory services, flat subscription fees, and conflicts of interest. Form ADV Part 2A brochure contains complete details on services, billing, and disclosures. If any summary differs from our current regulatory filings, the filed Form ADV controls.