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Historical analyst accuracy
For Procter & Gamble, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 20% were profitable, average return +5% (198 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (20% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 26 | 23% | +6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 22 | 27% | +8% |
| Citigroup | 19 | 26% | +10% |
| Barclays | 18 | 17% | +5% |
| Wells Fargo | 16 | 0% | +3% |
Valuation
Is Procter & Gamble overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Procter & Gamble right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Procter & Gamble's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Procter & Gamble | Sector median (Consumer Staples) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 21.9 | 24.4 |
| Forward P/E | 19.3 | 15.6 |
| Net margin | 18% | 7% |
👉 Procter & Gamble is valued in line with its sector (21.9 vs 24.4).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Procter & Gamble pays about $4.26/share/yr → 2.89% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Procter & Gamble a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Procter & Gamble (PG) is "Hold" (20 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 20% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Procter & Gamble's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $162 (+13% vs $143), ranging from $142 to $172 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Procter & Gamble?
Over 1 year, 20% of analyst targets on Procter & Gamble were profitable, for an average return of +5% (across 198 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Procter & Gamble stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $162 within 12 months, i.e. +13% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $172, the most cautious $142.
What is the Procter & Gamble stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $162, +13%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (20%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Procter & Gamble overvalued?
Its P/E is 21.9, forward P/E 19.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.