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PG signals turnaround with better Q1; rising costs cap margin upside

Oct 23, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Immediate price action showed a ~2.6% drop despite a Q1 beat, driven by concerns over commodity inflation and weaker margin resilience.

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Procter & Gamble delivered a stronger fiscal Q1 with 4% organic growth and $2 in adjusted EPS, signaling an early-stage turnaround. Nevertheless, higher commodity costs and limited pricing power threaten margins, with gross margin down 152 bps and Q2 margin expected to fall ~200 bps. TD Cowen remains cautious and nudges its price target to $166 ahead of PG's Nov. 19 investor day.

Organic sales grew 4% in fiscal Q1; adjusted EPS $2 vs $1.89 est.
U.S. sales up 3%; 70% of top U.S. customers held/gained market share.
TD Cowen raises PG target to $166 but stays cautious on inflation impact.

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