PROCTER & GAMBLE Co (PG)
Business Summary
The Procter & Gamble Company is a world-leading multinational consumer goods company focused on providing trusted, branded products of superior quality, performance and value to improve the lives of consumers around the world. Products are sold in about 180 countries and territories throughout the world. The Company was incorporated in Ohio in 1905, having first been established as a New Jersey corporation in 1890, and was built from a business founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.
The markets in which P&G's products are sold are highly competitive. Products compete against similar products from a broad range of companies, both large and small, both established and new, including well-known global competitors. In many of the markets and industry segments, P&G competes with other branded and private label products. Competition is based on brand recognition, product quality, price, innovation, marketing, and distribution capabilities. Sales to Walmart Inc. and its affiliates represent approximately 16% of total sales in 2026 1, 2025 2 and 2024 3. No other customer represents more than 10% of total sales. The top ten customers accounted for approximately 43% of total net sales in 2026 4 and 2025 5 and 42% in 2024 6.
P&G's business model is focused on delivering sustainable value creation by driving balanced top- and bottom-line growth. The Company creates, manufactures, markets and distributes a diversified portfolio of daily-use products to delight consumers with irresistible superiority across five key vectors: product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution and value. The Company invests in research and development and consumer insights to invent new categories or products and innovate existing products. Marketing strategies include advertising, promotions and endorsements to drive brand awareness and loyalty. The Company utilizes various distribution channels, including retail stores, digital commerce platforms and direct-to-consumer platforms. The business model relies on continued productivity improvements to fuel investments in research and development and marketing and deliver value creation. The objective is to deliver sustainable and balanced top- and bottom-line growth while serving the needs of all stakeholders — consumers, customers, employees, society and shareowners.
P&G operates through five reportable segments: Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The Beauty segment includes Hair Care (shampoo, conditioner, styling aids) and Skin and Personal Care (antiperspirant and deodorant, personal cleansing, skin care). The Grooming segment includes Shave Care (razors, blades, pre- and post-shave products) and Appliances. The Health Care segment includes Oral Care (toothbrushes, toothpaste, other oral care products) and Personal Health Care (respiratory, vitamins, supplements, gastrointestinal, other personal health care). The Fabric & Home Care segment includes Fabric Care (laundry detergents, fabric enhancers, laundry additives) and Home Care (dish care, surface care, air care). The Baby, Feminine & Family Care segment includes Baby Care (diapers, pants, wipes), Feminine Care (pads, liners, tampons, cleansing wipes), and Family Care (tissue, towels, bathroom tissue).
In Beauty, net sales were $15.003 billion 7 in 2026, $14.649 billion 8 in 2025, and $14.497 billion 9 in 2024. In Grooming, net sales were $7.676 billion 10 in 2026, $7.720 billion 11 in 2025, and $7.680 billion 12 in 2024. In Health Care, net sales were $12.534 billion 13 in 2026, $12.029 billion 14 in 2025, and $11.497 billion 15 in 2024. In Fabric & Home Care, net sales were $29.260 billion 16 in 2026, $28.399 billion 17 in 2025, and $27.835 billion 18 in 2024. In Baby, Feminine & Family Care, net sales were $20.522 billion 19 in 2026, $19.826 billion 20 in 2025, and $19.486 billion 21 in 2024.
On August 4, 2026, P&G acquired Thorne, a health and wellness company, for approximately $1.3 billion 22 in cash. During fiscal 2026, the Company repurchased 54,000,000 23 shares of common stock for $9.0 billion 24. The Company paid $9.9 billion 25 in dividends in fiscal 2026. In fiscal 2026, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $1.5 billion 26 before tax, including $1.2 billion 27 of employee severance charges and $0.3 billion 28 of facility closing and other charges. The Company also recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1.3 billion 29 related to the Gillette indefinite-lived intangible asset.
Net sales were $84.995 billion 30 in fiscal 2026, compared to $82.623 billion 31 in fiscal 2025 and $80.995 billion 32 in fiscal 2024. Net earnings were $14.879 billion 33 in fiscal 2026, compared to $14.879 billion 34 in fiscal 2025 and $14.797 billion 35 in fiscal 2024. Diluted net earnings per share were $6.10 36 in fiscal 2026, compared to $5.99 37 in fiscal 2025 and $5.87 38 in fiscal 2024. Operating cash flow was $20.8 billion 39 in fiscal 2026. Adjusted free cash flow productivity was 95% 40 in fiscal 2026.
Business Outlook & Financial Sufficiency
P&G expects fiscal 2027 all-in sales growth in the range of 2% to 4% 41 versus fiscal 2026. The Company expects fiscal 2027 organic sales growth in the range of 3% to 5% 42. Fiscal 2027 diluted net earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $6.47 to $6.67 43. Fiscal 2027 adjusted free cash flow productivity is expected to be 90% or greater 44.
P&G's growth strategy is centered on delivering irresistible superiority across five vectors: product performance, packaging, brand communication, retail execution and value. The Company continues to invest in research and development and consumer insights to invent new categories or products and innovate existing products to meet evolving consumer needs and preferences. The Company is expanding its digital commerce capabilities, including social commerce channels, and direct-to-consumer platforms to reach consumers through multiple distribution channels. The acquisition of Thorne for approximately $1.3 billion in cash expands P&G's presence in the health and wellness space, adding a portfolio of high-quality supplements and health products.
P&G's growth in international markets remains a key priority, with products sold in about 180 countries and territories. The Company continues to invest in its portfolio of daily-use products, leveraging its global scale and distribution network to expand market share in developing and emerging markets. The Company's top ten customers accounted for approximately 43% of total net sales in 2026 and 2025 , indicating the importance of maintaining strong relationships with key retail partners globally.
P&G's margin trajectory is supported by continued productivity improvements to fuel investments in research and development and marketing. The Company recorded restructuring charges of $1.5 billion before tax in fiscal 2026, including $1.2 billion of employee severance charges and $0.3 billion of facility closing and other charges, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations and improve cost structure. The Company expects adjusted free cash flow productivity of 90% or greater in fiscal 2027.
P&G's supply chain posture involves purchasing almost all raw and packaging materials from third parties, some of whom are single-source suppliers. The Company produces certain raw materials, primarily chemicals, for further use in the manufacturing process. Fuel, natural gas and derivative products are important commodities consumed in manufacturing processes and in the transportation of input materials and finished products. The prices paid for materials and other commodities are subject to fluctuation including new or increased tariffs. The Company continues to invest in technology infrastructure to support its digital commerce platforms and direct-to-consumer channels.
Capital expenditures were $3.5 billion 45 in fiscal 2026. The Company repurchased 54,000,000 shares of common stock for $9.0 billion in fiscal 2026. Dividends paid totaled $9.9 billion in fiscal 2026. The Company's capital allocation priorities include investing in the business through research and development and capital expenditures, returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
P&G faces headwinds from fluctuations in raw material and commodity prices, including new or increased tariffs, which may or may not be passed on to customers. The highly competitive nature of the markets in which products are sold, with competition from both branded and private label products, creates pricing pressure. The concentration of sales with key customers, with Walmart Inc. and its affiliates representing approximately 16% of total sales and the top ten customers accounting for approximately 43% of total net sales , presents a risk if relationships with these customers were to deteriorate.
Geographic and macro factors identified as constraints include the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on international operations, given products are sold in about 180 countries and territories. Regulatory changes, including new or increased tariffs, could affect the cost of raw materials and finished goods. The Company's reliance on third-party suppliers, some of whom are single-source, creates supply chain vulnerability.
Management Sentiments & Priorities
Management's message emphasizes delivering sustainable value creation by driving balanced top- and bottom-line growth through irresistible superiority across five key vectors. The forward-looking guidance for fiscal 2027 includes all-in sales growth in the range of 2% to 4% versus fiscal 2026, organic sales growth in the range of 3% to 5% , diluted net earnings per share in the range of $6.47 to $6.67 , and adjusted free cash flow productivity of 90% or greater . The strategic priorities emphasized for the period ahead include continuing productivity improvements to fuel investments in research and development and marketing, expanding digital commerce capabilities, and strengthening the portfolio through acquisitions such as Thorne.
Financial Details
Net sales were $84.995 billion in fiscal 2026, compared to $82.623 billion in fiscal 2025 and $80.995 billion in fiscal 2024. Net earnings were $14.879 billion in fiscal 2026, compared to $14.879 billion in fiscal 2025 and $14.797 billion in fiscal 2024. Diluted net earnings per share were $6.10 in fiscal 2026, compared to $5.99 in fiscal 2025 and $5.87 in fiscal 2024. Operating income was $20.829 billion 46 in fiscal 2026, compared to $20.829 billion 47 in fiscal 2025 and $20.829 billion 48 in fiscal 2024. Operating cash flow was $20.8 billion in fiscal 2026. Adjusted free cash flow productivity was 95% in fiscal 2026. The effective tax rate was 21.2% 49 in fiscal 2026, compared to 21.2% 50 in fiscal 2025 and 21.2% 51 in fiscal 2024. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1.3 billion related to the Gillette indefinite-lived intangible asset in fiscal 2026, which reduced net earnings. Restructuring charges of $1.5 billion before tax were recorded in fiscal 2026, including $1.2 billion of employee severance charges and $0.3 billion of facility closing and other charges. In Beauty, net sales were $15.003 billion in fiscal 2026. In Grooming, net sales were $7.676 billion in fiscal 2026. In Health Care, net sales were $12.534 billion in fiscal 2026. In Fabric & Home Care, net sales were $29.260 billion in fiscal 2026. In Baby, Feminine & Family Care, net sales were $20.522 billion in fiscal 2026.
Risk Factors
P&G faces material risks from the highly competitive nature of its markets, where products compete against similar products from a broad range of companies, both large and small, including well-known global competitors and private label products. The concentration of sales with key customers presents a significant risk, as Walmart Inc. and its affiliates represent approximately 16% of total sales and the top ten customers account for approximately 43% of total net sales . Fluctuations in raw material and commodity prices, including new or increased tariffs, create cost volatility that may not be fully passed on to customers. The reliance on third-party suppliers, some of whom are single-source, introduces supply chain disruption risk. The non-cash impairment charge of $1.3 billion related to the Gillette indefinite-lived intangible asset highlights the risk of asset impairment in the portfolio.
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Analysis on 8/4/2026