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Procter & Gamble earnings outlook 2026‑27 (Q4 update)

Entities: Procter & Gamble · Shailesh Jejurikar · Unilever · Johnson & Johnson · Andre Schulten

Overview

Procter & Gamble’s third‑quarter 2026 sales rose 7% (organic 3%) and the company kept its full‑year guidance of 1‑4% growth, while warning that higher commodity costs, tariffs and rising rates would push earnings per share toward the low end of its range. The market responded with a roughly 7% decline in P&G’s share price over the past year, even as the broader S&P 500 advanced.

A few days later the firm revised its forward outlook, projecting fiscal 2027 net‑sales growth of only 1%‑3% versus 3.3% in 2026, reflecting weaker demand in grooming and oral‑care as low‑income consumers curb spending amid high food, fuel and inflation pressures. Adjusted earnings per share were forecast at $6.89‑$7.11, slightly below analysts’ median, and core operating margins fell for a third consecutive quarter. P&G anticipated about $1 billion of profit impact from higher raw‑material, energy and transportation costs linked to elevated oil prices.

In the fourth quarter, P&G reported net sales of $21.2 billion, a 1.5% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.43, narrowly beating the $1.41 consensus. The company reaffirmed its fiscal‑2027 revenue growth target of 1%‑3% and EPS range of $6.89‑$7.11, both modestly below analyst expectations. Core operating margin slipped another 130 basis points, marking a third straight quarter of decline. CFO Andre Schulten attributed pressure to higher gas prices, noting consumers shifting to smaller pack sizes and promotions. The dividend yield rose above 3% as the share price fell to around $140.

Analysts maintained a moderate‑buy consensus, with several brokerages raising price targets. Institutional investor Strategic Investment Advisors increased its stake by 52.5% to 30,237 shares, signaling continued interest despite the modest outlook.

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Procter & Gamble posts 2026 earnings growth and projects modest 2027 sales rise

    P&G posted 2026 sales of $87 B (up 3%) and EPS $6.62, but margin fell; forecasts 2027 sales growth 1‑3% and EPS $6.89‑$7.11, expects $1 B cost hit, dividend yield rose above 3%, CFO cites gas price pressure on‑

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Procter & Gamble Faces Headwinds Ahead of Earnings Release

    P&G sees modest sales growth but warns of higher costs and economic headwinds, expects lower‑end EPS for fiscal 2026, and faces competition from Unilever, J&J, Colgate‑Palmolive and Estée Lauder.

Sources

dividendchannel.com · globalcosmeticsnews.com · it-boltwise.de · kapitalmarktexperten.de · luxe.co · mix929.com · mommygearest.com · ontheissuesmagazine.com · otravel.com · pymnts.com · stocknews.com · wixx.com

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