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Procter & Gamble Edges Higher as Jefferies Raises Price Target

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) shares gained 0.35% on Friday after Jefferies Financial Group raised its price target on the consumer goods giant to $179 from $177, while reiterating its *Buy* rating.

The modest increase in the price target reflects Jefferies' continued confidence in Procter & Gamble's resilient business model, supported by its portfolio of leading consumer brands, pricing power, and consistent cash flow generation. The firm expects the company to remain well-positioned despite a challenging consumer spending environment.

The analyst update provided additional support for investor sentiment, helping PG finish the session slightly higher. With the new $179 target implying further upside from current levels, Wall Street remains constructive on the company's long-term outlook.
Procter & Gamble reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results with net sales rising 7% to $21.2 billion and organic sales up 3%, reflecting broad-based growth across categories and regions.

Diluted earnings per share increased 6% to $1.63, while core EPS rose 3% to $1.59. Net earnings and operating cash flow both reached $4.0 billion during the quarter.

The company returned $3.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and maintained its full-year guidance for sales, earnings, and cash returns.

Source: Business Wire
The Procter & Gamble Company announced that its board has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 per share, payable on or after February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026. The dividend applies to P&G’s common stock as well as its Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.

The company highlighted its long-standing commitment to shareholder returns, noting that it has paid dividends for 135 consecutive years and increased its dividend for 69 straight years. P&G said the payout underscores its focus on providing steady and reliable income to investors.

Source: Procter & Gamble news release, January 13, 2026.

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Procter & Gamble Reports 3% Sales Growth in First Quarter of Fiscal 2026

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced fiscal 2026 first-quarter results with net sales of $22.4 billion, up 3% year over year, and organic sales rising 2%. Diluted earnings per share increased 21% to $1.95, while core EPS rose 3% to $1.99. The company generated $5.4 billion in operating cash flow and returned $3.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Segment performance was led by the Beauty division, which saw a 6% organic sales increase driven by innovation and premium product mix. Grooming and Health Care grew 3% and 1%, respectively, while Fabric & Home Care and Baby, Feminine & Family Care were flat year over year.

P&G reaffirmed its full-year outlook, maintaining guidance for 1–5% sales growth and 3–9% EPS growth. The company expects to return around $15 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026 through $10 billion in dividends and $5 billion in share buybacks. CEO Jon Moeller emphasized continued investment in innovation and brand superiority amid a challenging global environment.
Procter & Gamble Appoints Craig Arnold to Board of Directors

The Procter & Gamble Company has appointed Craig Arnold, former Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, to its Board of Directors effective June 9. Arnold will serve on the Audit and Compensation & Leadership Development Committees. He is considered an independent director under NYSE standards.

As part of P&G’s standard compensation program for non-employee directors, Arnold will receive a pro-rated restricted stock unit (RSU) grant. His appointment was also disclosed in a company press release.
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Procter & Gamble Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.0568 Per Share


The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 per share. The dividend applies to both its common stock and its Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.

Shareholders of record for the common stock as of the close of business on April 21, 2025, will be eligible to receive the dividend, which is scheduled to be paid on or after May 15, 2025. For Series A and Series B preferred shares, the record date is the start of business on April 21, 2025.

The declaration continues P&G’s long-standing commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments.
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) will webcast a discussion of its third quarter earnings results on Thursday, April 24, 2025 beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Media and investors may access the live audio webcast at www.pginvestor.com. The webcast will also be available for replay.

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