Procter & Gamble stock steadies as dividend and cash flow support it
Published on 08/19/2026 at 16:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Procter & Gamble Company stock (US7427181091) traded at $143.20 on August 19, 2026, with a market value of $332.85 billion, a 52-week range of $137.62 to $167.25, and volume of 1.76 million shares at 10:34 a.m. ET. The shares sit below the 52-week high and above the low, a simple reminder that the market still assigns a premium to the consumer staples group.
Recent quarter still matters
The latest reported quarter came on July 29, 2026, when the company posted $21.20 billion in revenue and $1.43 in EPS, compared with $1.48 a year earlier. Revenue rose 1.5% from the same quarter last year, while EPS came in $0.02 above consensus.
That combination - modest top-line growth and a small earnings beat - leaves the valuation story tied to consistency rather than speed. A 31.36% return on equity and an 18.44% net margin from the same quarter show why investors keep paying attention to cash generation.
Guidance and valuation
The company has set FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS, while sell-side analysts forecast 6.98 EPS for the current year. At the same time, the stock traded at 21.69 times earnings in one market snapshot, with a beta of 0.39 and a price still only a few dollars above the 52-week low.
That setup makes the next few weeks more about whether earnings quality holds than whether the share price can chase a quick rerating. The numbers point to a defensive profile, not a high-octane one.
Household staples core
Procter & Gamble's household and personal care portfolio remains the operating base behind those figures, spanning branded products used in daily routines. The mix explains why the company can keep margins in the high teens even when revenue growth is limited.
Shares and position
At $143.20, the stock is priced on August 19, 2026, and the market cap stands at $332.85 billion. For investors, the key read is that the latest quarter's $21.20 billion in sales and $1.43 EPS are backing a large, defensive franchise rather than a cyclical rebound story.
Fact box
Company: Procter & Gamble Company
ISIN: US7427181091
Ticker: PG
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 19, 2026, 10:34 a.m. ET): $143.20 USD
Market cap: $332.85 billion (as of August 19, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Household & Personal Products
Index membership: Dow Jones Industrial Average
Next earnings date: November 2026
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