10 Best Stocks to Invest in During a Recession

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4. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 90

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is one of the 10 best stocks to invest in during a recession.

On February 27, 2026, a Citi analyst maintained a Buy rating on The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) while keeping a price target of $181.

In another development, on February 17, 2026, the company’s Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer, Moses Victor Javier Aguilar, made a significant cash-out by selling 15,169 shares of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) stock. The sale generated $2,461,473 for Moses. Separately, on February 17, 2026, Wells Fargo raised its price target on The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) from $165 to $177 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm noted the growth in Staples’ performance, calling it historic and one that rivals the S&P 500.

As of March 5, 2026, CNN noted that 54% of 28 analysts maintained a Buy rating on The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), with a 1-year average upside potential of 8.02%.

Founded in 1837, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is a consumer goods giant with popular brands like Tide and Pampers. Its headquarters is in Ohio.

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