William Blair analyst Jon Andersen has maintained their neutral stance on PG stock, giving a Hold rating today.
Jon Andersen has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors affecting Procter & Gamble’s financial performance. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for the fiscal third quarter of 2025 were slightly below Andersen’s expectations, although they exceeded the consensus estimate. This mixed earnings quality, characterized by lower-than-expected organic sales growth and a gross margin that fell short, contributed to the cautious outlook.
Additionally, Procter & Gamble’s management has revised its fiscal 2025 guidance downward across all major financial metrics, reflecting challenging market conditions. This adjustment in guidance suggests potential headwinds that may impact future performance, prompting Andersen to maintain a neutral stance with a Hold rating. The analyst’s bias leans towards a lower EPS estimate, pending further insights from the company’s conference call.
Andersen covers the Consumer Defensive sector, focusing on stocks such as Primo Brands, JM Smucker, and SunOpta. According to TipRanks, Andersen has an average return of 5.5% and a 61.63% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $160.00 price target.