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

On April 27, 2026, UBS raised its price target on The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) to $172 from $166 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm said earnings estimates may move lower due to cost pressures, but it remains encouraged by improving top-line performance.

Similarly, Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers raised his price target on The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) to $163 from $162 and maintained a Buy rating following the company’s fiscal Q3 report. The firm said Procter & Gamble continues to build momentum despite cost pressures.

BofA analyst Peter Galbo also raised his price target on The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) to $170 from $167 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm pointed to strong Q3 organic sales and said management highlighted progress across most categories and regions. BofA added that underlying sales trends, excluding temporary disruptions, are tracking closer to 2% and have improved over the past two months.

On April 24, 2026, Procter & Gamble reported fiscal Q3 core EPS of $1.59, above the $1.56 consensus estimate, while revenue of $21.2B topped the $20.52B consensus. CEO Shailesh Jejurikar said the company delivered broad-based growth across product categories and regions and is increasing investments to sustain momentum despite geopolitical and economic challenges, while maintaining its full-year guidance.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) sells branded consumer packaged goods worldwide through segments including Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.

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