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Procter & Gamble Company(PG)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 72 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.54% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$149.03
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PG

09/28/2026: 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 -20.75%
Avg. Invested days 41
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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 8.05%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.50%
State Street Corp 4.36%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.77%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.71%

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 346.15B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.08
1Y Target Price 160.61
Price to earnings Ratio 22.08
1Y Target Price 160.61
Volume (30-day avg) 8.8M shares
Beta 0.38
52 Weeks Range 134.62 - 164.77
Updated Date 09/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 134.62 - 164.77
Updated Date 09/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.91%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.75

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

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Valuation

Trailing PE 22.08
Forward PE 21.23
Enterprise Value 370.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98
Enterprise Value 370.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98
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 71.84

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Procter & Gamble Company

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Cincinnati, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 1970-01-01
CEO, President & Chairman Mr. Shailesh G. Jejurikar
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Household & Personal Products
Full time employees 104000
Full time employees 104000

The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The company offers conditioners, shampoos, styling aids, and treatments under the Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, and Rejoice brands; antiperspirants, deodorants, and personal cleansing products under the Native, Old Spice, Safeguard, and Secret brands; and facial moisturizers, cleaners, and treatments under the Olay and SK-II brands. It also provides blades, razors, shave products, appliances, and other grooming products under the Braun, Gillette, and Venus brands. In addition, the company offers toothbrushes, toothpastes, and other oral care products under the Crest and Oral-B brands; and gastrointestinal, pain relief, rapid diagnostics, respiratory, vitamins/minerals/supplements, and other personal health care products under the Metamucil, Neurobion, Pepto-Bismol, and Vicks brands. Further, it provides fabric enhancers, and laundry additives and detergents under the Ariel, Downy, Gain, and Tide brands; and air and dish care, P&G professional, and surface care under the Cascade, Dawn, Fairy, Febreze, Mr. Clean, and Swiffer brands. Additionally, the company offers baby wipes, taped diapers, and pants under the Luvs and Pampers brands; adult incontinence and menstrual care products under the Always, Always Discreet, and Tampax brands; and paper towels, tissues, and toilet papers under the Bounty, Charmin, and Puffs brands. It sells its products through mass merchandisers, social ecommerce channels, grocery and specialty beauty stores, membership club stores, drug and department stores, distributors, wholesalers, airport duty-free and high-frequency stores, pharmacies, electronics stores, and professional channels, as well as directly to consumers. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.