P&G Shares Gain 6.7% While Analysts Trim EPS Estimates by 0.2%
Over the past month, P&G shares rose 6.7% while the S&P 500 composite fell 1.3% and the staples industry gained 6%. Analyst consensus calls for current-quarter EPS of $1.57 (+2% y/y) with a 0.2% downward revision and next-year EPS of $7.30 (+4.7%) with a 0.1% upward revision.
1. Recent Share Performance
P&G shares climbed 6.7% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500 composite which fell 1.3% and outpacing the staples industry gain of 6%, reflecting relative resilience in the consumer staples sector.
2. EPS Estimate Revisions
Current-quarter EPS consensus of $1.57 represents a 2% year-over-year increase but has been trimmed by 0.2% over the last 30 days, while next fiscal year EPS forecast of $7.30 (+4.7% y/y) saw a 0.1% upward revision, signaling cautious optimism among analysts.
3. Analyst Rating and Valuation
The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) driven by modest changes in earnings forecasts and receives a C grade on valuation metrics, indicating it trades roughly in line with peers and may move in step with broader market trends.