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Procter & Gamble Q2 2026 earnings: Revenue misses, EPS outlook cut as U.S. shutdown hits spending

Procter & Gamble Q2 2026 earnings: Revenue misses, EPS outlook cut as U.S. shutdown hits spending

Procter & Gamble reported quarterly revenue of $22.21 billion, missing Wall Street estimates as volumes in core categories fell 1%. The company lowered its full-year net EPS growth outlook to 1%–6% due to higher restructuring charges but maintained its sales and core EPS targets. Beauty segment volumes rose 3%, while lower-income shoppers cut back on essentials. Operating cash flow reached $5.0 billion.
22 January 2026
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P&G stock bucks tariff-selloff — here’s what traders watch before earnings

P&G stock bucks tariff-selloff — here’s what traders watch before earnings

Procter & Gamble shares rose 1.71% to $147.00 Tuesday, defying a broad U.S. market selloff triggered by new tariff threats from President Trump. Trading volume surged above average as investors shifted into consumer staples. P&G remains about 18% below its 52-week high. Attention now turns to its January 22 earnings for updates on costs and demand.
21 January 2026
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P&G stock near $145: UBS flags guidance risk as Procter & Gamble earnings loom

P&G stock near $145: UBS flags guidance risk as Procter & Gamble earnings loom

Procter & Gamble closed Friday at $144.53, down 0.07%, as UBS maintained its buy rating but warned of a possible guidance cut next week. U.S. markets will stay shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. P&G reports fiscal Q2 earnings Jan. 22, with consensus at $1.87 EPS on $22.28 billion revenue. Options markets show heightened volatility expectations ahead of the release.
17 January 2026
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Why Procter & Gamble stock is holding up as Wall Street dips ahead of earnings

Why Procter & Gamble stock is holding up as Wall Street dips ahead of earnings

Procter & Gamble shares rose 0.1% to $143.59 Tuesday, outperforming major index ETFs, which slipped up to 0.7%. Trading volume remained above average as investors awaited the Jan. 22 earnings call, the first under new CEO Shailesh Jejurikar. Monday marked the stock’s third straight gain. Inflation data and tariff costs continue to weigh on outlook.
13 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock rises as Wall Street goes defensive, with soda-tax talk back in view

PepsiCo stock rises as Wall Street goes defensive, with soda-tax talk back in view

PepsiCo shares rose 0.8% to $142.50 Tuesday afternoon, outperforming a weaker market as consumer staples advanced. The World Health Organization renewed calls for higher taxes on sugary drinks, raising policy risk for soda makers. PepsiCo remains about 12% below its 52-week high. Investors await the Feb. 3 earnings report for updates on 2026 targets and pricing strategy.
13 January 2026
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Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Unilever’s shares slipped 0.22% to 4,760 pence by 08:07 GMT Tuesday, following a close of 4,770.5 pence on Monday. The stock has dropped nearly 2% over the last year and offers a trailing dividend yield of around 3.7%, LSEG data shows. (markets.investorschronicle.co.uk) European shares hit a record high, amid caution ahead of U.S. inflation figures due later that day. Investors eyed the data closely, knowing it could shift rate expectations and sway “everyday goods” stocks alongside broader market trends. (Reuters) A Reuters Breakingviews column late Monday highlighted that Unilever and Nestlé
13 January 2026
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Procter & Gamble stock rises as defensive staples rally on Powell probe; PG earnings ahead

Procter & Gamble stock rises as defensive staples rally on Powell probe; PG earnings ahead

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 14:10 EST — Regular session Shares of The Procter & Gamble Company climbed roughly 1% to $143.29 Monday afternoon, outpacing the wider market as investors favored consumer-staples stocks. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund gained around 1.2%, while Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, and Unilever also saw their shares rise. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF edged up about 0.2%. That outperformance is key since staples are seen as “defensive” — folks still buy soap and diapers even when the outlook gets messy. As earnings season kicks off, traders are reading Monday’s rotation as a sign of what
12 January 2026
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Unilever PLC stock rises into the weekend as investors eye U.S. CPI and Feb results

Unilever PLC stock rises into the weekend as investors eye U.S. CPI and Feb results

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Market closed Unilever PLC’s shares closed up 1.7% at 4,744 pence on Friday, finishing the week stronger. With the London market closed Sunday, trading resumes Monday amid renewed focus on macroeconomic data and interest rates. (Yahoo Finance) This move takes on added weight as Unilever approaches its full-year results next month, with investors keen to understand the business after shedding its ice cream division. The company will announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 figures on Feb. 12. (Unilever) The FTSE 100 hit a record closing high on Friday, boosted by a U.S. jobs
11 January 2026
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P&G stock back in focus after Crest kids toothpaste packaging deal — here’s what’s next

P&G stock back in focus after Crest kids toothpaste packaging deal — here’s what’s next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:10 EST — Market closed Procter & Gamble shares closed Friday up 0.24%, landing at $141.87 as investors digested new developments regarding the company’s Crest children’s toothpaste packaging. (The Wall Street Journal) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office secured a deal with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. to revise the marketing and labeling of Crest children’s toothpaste. The new packaging started rolling out on Jan. 1 and will need to stay compliant for the next five years, the report noted. (KPRC) Why it matters now: P&G stands as a key consumer staples
10 January 2026
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P&G stock in focus after Crest toothpaste label change — what to watch before Jan. 22 earnings

P&G stock in focus after Crest toothpaste label change — what to watch before Jan. 22 earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 20:06 EST — Market closed Procter & Gamble is changing the packaging and marketing for its Kid’s Crest toothpaste after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said label artwork encouraged unsafe fluoride use by children. Paxton said the rollout began on Jan. 1 and the company must keep the changes in place for five years. P&G said it was “fully committed to delivering safe, reliable products” and would ensure the artwork reflects recommended dosing levels for children, while Colgate-Palmolive reached a similar agreement in September. (Reuters) Why this matters now is less about one toothpaste box
10 January 2026
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P&G stock edges up after Crest kids toothpaste deal; TD Cowen trims target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings

P&G stock edges up after Crest kids toothpaste deal; TD Cowen trims target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 14:56 EST — Regular session Procter & Gamble (PG) shares were up 0.3% at $141.92 Friday afternoon. The consumer-products company agreed to tweak packaging and marketing for Kid’s Crest children’s toothpaste after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pushed it to show the “appropriate amount” for kids. New packaging started rolling out on Jan. 1, and P&G has to stay in compliance for five years, Paxton’s office said. (Texas Attorney General) P&G said it was “fully committed to delivering safe, reliable products” and agreed to make sure its artwork matches recommended dosing levels for children. Paxton
9 January 2026
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