The Procter & Gamble Company announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2026 financial results, reporting modest growth for the fiscal year while issuing a forecast for low single-digit growth in fiscal 2027. The company's performance was driven by a 1% increase in both organic sales and Core EPS for the full year, though Q4 results were weaker with flat organic sales and a decline in Core EPS.
Key Details
- Full-Year 2026 Results: Organic sales increased by 1%, with pricing contributing 1 point and volume remaining in-line. Core earnings per share (EPS) were $6.89, a 1% increase versus the prior year.
- Q4 2026 Performance: Organic sales growth was flat (0%) compared to the prior year. Core EPS declined by 3% for the quarter.
- Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance: The company forecasts organic sales growth of +1% to +3% and Core EPS growth in the range of +0% to +3%.
- Shareholder Returns: For fiscal year 2027, P&G plans to pay over $10 billion in dividends and repurchase approximately $5 billion of shares, targeting a total shareholder return of over $15 billion.