"Too big to fail" is how we would describe the megacap stocks in this article today.
While they will likely stand the test of time, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as their scale can limit their ability to find new sources of growth.
During times of economic caution, the enduring demand for essential goods elevates consumer staples firms as investors seek portfolio stability and income.
B of A Securities maintained a Buy rating on Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG) while cutting its price target to $180. Analyst Bryan D. Spillane highlighted tariff risks possibly impacting margins and reducing EPS for FY25 and FY26. PG expects to counter rising costs via favorable FX, reduced commodity expenses, and pricing moves. Demand remains stable, with growth seen in China and Latin America.
U.S. stock futures continued to rise on Friday, following a three-day back-to-back winning streak in the regular session, amid growing earnings optimism and the easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
Shares of consumer products behemoth Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG)
fell 5.4% in the morning session after the company reported mixed first quarter 2025 (fiscal Q3) results which included a significant beat on EBITDA but missed on revenue and came with lowered full-year EPS guidance. Sales dropped 2%, as people bought less in key lines like diapers and laundry. Higher prices kept organic sales just barely in the green at 1%. Zooming out, we think this was a mixed quarter. The areas below expectations seem to be driving the move.
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Thursday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) reported a third-quarter sales decline of 2.1%, but beat earnings expectations. PG expects flat sales and lower EPS for FY25.
P&G CFO Andre Schulten said the company will focus on pricing, productivity, and innovation in the near term to counter the impact of President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs.
U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade tensions boosts risk sentiment.
Consumer products behemoth Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 2.1% year on year to $19.78 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.54 per share was 0.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
