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PG Stock Underperforms S&P 500: Can Earnings Recover?
16 Jul
Summary
- Procter & Gamble expects Q4 fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.42, a decline from the prior year.
- Despite a 5% stock dip over 52 weeks, PG has beaten earnings estimates for four consecutive quarters.
- Analysts hold a 'Moderate Buy' rating for PG stock with an average price target of $163.25.
Procter & Gamble (PG), a giant in branded consumer packaged goods with a $345.5 billion market cap, is set to report its fiscal Q4 2026 earnings on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Analysts project an adjusted EPS of $1.42 for the quarter, a decrease from the previous year's $1.48. However, PG has a history of exceeding Wall Street's earnings predictions, having done so for the past four consecutive quarters.
For the full fiscal year 2026, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $6.89, a slight increase from fiscal 2025's $6.83. Further growth is anticipated for fiscal 2027, with adjusted EPS projected to reach $7.05. Despite this outlook, PG shares have seen a nearly 5% decline over the last 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF.
The company's Q3 2026 performance showed positive momentum, with organic sales up 3% and adjusted EPS at $1.59, beating consensus. This was driven by strong growth in the beauty and personal care segments. Analysts currently rate PG stock a 'Moderate Buy,' with 10 out of 26 recommending 'Strong Buy' and 12 suggesting 'Hold.' The average price target of $163.25 indicates an 11.9% potential upside.
