Procter & Gamble stock holds after $21.2 billion quarter
Published on 08/28/2026 at 17:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Procter & Gamble Co. (US7427181091) traded at $143.18 on August 28, 2026 after the latest earnings update showed $1.43 in quarterly EPS on $21.20 billion of revenue, while the stock carried a $332.81 billion market cap.
Earnings frame the move
The quarter that ended June 30, 2026 came in with revenue up 1.5% year over year and EPS ahead of the $1.41 estimate by $0.02, a narrow beat that still left sales below the $21.38 billion forecast. The same update pointed to a 18.44% net margin and 31.36% return on equity, two figures that keep the quality debate alive even with slower top-line growth.
Consensus now looks for $6.98 in earnings per share for the current fiscal year, while the company set FY 2027 guidance at 6.890 to 7.110 EPS. That gives investors a tight range to compare against the next set of operating results.
Guidance versus consensus
The guidance band sits just below the analyst midpoint, with $7.02 as the consensus mark against a 6.890 to 7.110 EPS outlook. Organic sales growth for FY 2025-26 was reported at 1%, with core EPS growth also at 1% and adjusted free cash flow productivity at 100%.
That mix matters because Procter & Gamble has kept profitability high while growth has stayed modest. The market is now weighing whether the next quarter can improve on the 1.5% revenue growth rate already in hand.
Products still drive scale
Tide remains one of the company's most visible brands, and the product line spans laundry formats aimed at home and commercial use. The brand breadth helps explain why a consumer staples group can still produce $21.20 billion in quarterly revenue even when volume trends are not especially fast.
For investors, the cleanest read is simple: Procter & Gamble is still a large cash-generating consumer name, but the latest numbers leave little room for disappointment.
Stock level to watch
The share price of $143.18 and the $332.81 billion market cap put the stock in a range where guidance execution matters more than headline growth. The quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share also keeps income investors engaged while they wait for the next report.
More on Procter & Gamble stock
Investor Relations
Company facts
Company: Procter & Gamble Co.
ISIN: US7427181091
Ticker: PG
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Household & Personal Products
Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500
Price (as of August 28, 2026, 8:42 p.m. ET): $143.14 USD
Market cap: $332.81 billion (as of August 28, 2026)
