Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

In the past six months, Procter & Gamble's stock price has experienced a decline of 7.85%. Recent earnings reports have shown mixed results, with flat results in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 and modest gains in the third quarter. Third-quarter results were impacted by consumer and retail volatility, particularly in the US and Europe. The company is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter 2024/2025 earnings results on July 29, 2025. The stock has also shown weak seasonality in January and February. P&G consistently pays quarterly dividends, with the last dividend per share being $1.06 USD.

Demand for Procter & Gamble's products is generally considered stable due to their nature as consumer staples. While overall demand for consumer staples is less seasonal than other goods, P&G's net sales have shown fluctuations, indicating some influence from seasonality or market conditions. Historically, the company's stock price has shown a noteworthy seasonal trend, gaining 78.57% of the time between August 10 and September 19 over the last 15 years. Conversely, January and February have been identified as periods of weak seasonality for the stock.

Procter & Gamble Co. is a global leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry with a focus on providing superior quality and value in everyday products. The company's diverse product portfolio is categorized into five main segments: Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. Key brands include Olay, Old Spice, Safeguard, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Rejoice in the Beauty segment; Gillette, Braun, Fusion, Mach3, Prestobarba, Venus in Grooming; Crest, Oral-B, Vicks, ZzzQuil, Align in Health Care; Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze, Dawn, Cascade, Mr. Clean, Swiffer in Fabric & Home Care; and Pampers, Luvs, Always, Tampax, Bounty, Charmin, Puffs in Baby, Feminine & Family Care.

Procter & Gamble has a vast global presence, operating in approximately 180 countries and territories worldwide. Its products are available across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. While 48% of its sales are generated in the United States, the remaining 52% come from international markets. The company manufactures 90% of its merchandise in the United States.

Procter & Gamble maintains a strong brand reputation, recognized for its innovation and leadership in the consumer goods industry. The company aims to be a leader in brand building across all industries, focusing on delivering superior products, packaging, communications, and value. P&G has consistently invested in research and development and has been recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Annually, P&G celebrates its "Best of Brand Awards."

Procter & Gamble's ownership is primarily held by institutional shareholders, who collectively own 67.05% of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Vanguard Group Inc is the largest individual shareholder among institutions, holding 9.81% of the company's shares. Insiders own a smaller portion, around 0.59% or 0.05%, while retail investors hold 32.36% or 57.81% of the stock. Jon R. Moeller, the current Chairman, President, and CEO, is noted as the largest individual shareholder.