The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is a global consumer goods leader founded in 1837 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company’s portfolio spans hair and skin care, grooming, health care, fabric & home care and baby/family care, with many household-name brands sold globally. PG’s market cap is around $343.9 billion, reflecting its position as a mega-cap player in the consumer staples sector.
Shares of Procter & Gamble have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. PG has declined 10.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 18.5%. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, PG is down 12.2%, compared to SPX’s 15.1% rise.
