PG— The Procter & Gamble Company
NYSEConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) stock trades at $150.86, up 2.15% on the day. With a market capitalization of $351.29 billion, PG is a mega-cap consumer defensive stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.1, a forward P/E of 21.3 and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.83. Over the most recent period the company reported 7% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 19.2%. Below you'll find PG's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) operates in the Household & Personal Products space within the Consumer Defensive sector. With a market cap of $351.3B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. Growth is moderate and the business remains profitable, offering a balanced risk/reward profile compared to high-multiple peers.
- Forward P/E (21.3×) is lower than trailing P/E (22.1×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue growth of 7% YoY shows solid business momentum
- Healthy profit margin of 19.2%
- ROE of 31.1% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- Dividend yield of 2.82% provides consistent income on top of price appreciation
- Low beta of 0.39 — less volatile than the market, suitable for conservative portfolios
- High debt-to-equity of 67.65× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- Current ratio below 1 (0.73×) — short-term liabilities exceed current assets
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $150.86
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$59.56
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$62.95
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
31.1%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
19.2%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+7.4%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+5.8%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
67.65×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.73×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$1.3B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
2.82%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026
35
days
EPS (TTM)
$6.83
P/E (TTM)
22.1
Fwd P/E
21.3
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
2.82%
5Y Avg Annual
$3.5262
Last Payment
$1.0890
Ex-Date
04/24/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest04/24/2026 | 05/15/2026 | $1.0890 | 2.89% |
01/23/2026 | 02/13/2026 | $1.0570 | 2.80% |
10/24/2025 | 11/14/2025 | $1.0570 | 2.80% |
07/18/2025 | 08/08/2025 | $1.0570 | 2.80% |
04/21/2025 | 05/12/2025 | $1.0570 | 2.80% |
01/24/2025 | 02/14/2025 | $1.0070 | 2.67% |
10/18/2024 | 11/08/2024 | $1.0070 | 2.67% |
07/19/2024 | 08/09/2024 | $1.0070 | 2.67% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$150.86
Price
$1.0890
Last div. (quarterly)
139
shares
Own 139 PG shares ($20,969.54) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$20,969.54
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care segments. 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, and 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 and e-commerce 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 Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Location
Cincinnati, United States
Employees
109,000
PG — Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) a good stock to buy in 2026?
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) shows strengths such as a strong 19% net margin and a 31% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 67.7). Whether PG is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is PG's stock price today?
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) trades at $150.86, up 2.15% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does PG pay a dividend?
Yes. The Procter & Gamble Company pays an annual dividend of $4.26 per share, a dividend yield of 2.82%. The most recent ex-dividend date was April 24, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 62% of earnings.
Is PG overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 22.1×, PG trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the consumer defensive sector. Its PEG ratio is 4.15. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is PG's market cap?
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has a market capitalization of $351.29 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Consumer Defensive sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.