P&G stock drops again as 2026 opens — earnings date and key levels in focus
NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 21:01 ET — Market closed. Procter & Gamble Co shares fell 1.06% on Friday to close at $141.79, after trading between $143.34 and $141.24. The drop marked a fourth straight daily decline, with about 8.7 million shares traded. The stock was last indicated at $141.68 in after-hours trading. StockAnalysis The slide matters as investors begin 2026 repositioning in defensive stocks — companies viewed as steadier because they sell everyday essentials and typically pay regular dividends. P&G is a bellwether within consumer staples, a sector that tends to draw interest when growth expectations soften or when