Procter & Gamble Stock Price, News & Analysis

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has announced plans to webcast its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The event will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders can access the live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PG2024.

Media and investors can join the webcast starting at 11:45 a.m., approximately 15 minutes before the meeting begins. A replay of the webcast will be available after the event. For details on meeting business and shareholder voting, interested parties can refer to P&G's Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, available at www.pginvestor.com.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) has announced it will webcast a discussion of its first quarter earnings results for the fiscal year 2024/2025. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Media and investors can access the live audio webcast at www.pginvestor.com. For those unable to attend the live event, P&G has confirmed that a replay of the webcast will be available on the same platform.

Jennifer Hudson has partnered with Dawn dish soap and its iconic ducklings to promote the brand's grease-fighting power and support wildlife conservation. The collaboration highlights Dawn's effectiveness in cleaning both kitchen dishes and oil-covered wildlife. For a time, consumers can download a $1 coupon for Dawn Platinum EZ-Squeeze, and Dawn will donate $1 to International Bird Rescue, up to $100,000.

The campaign emphasizes Dawn's 45-year partnership with International Bird Rescue, which uses the product to clean oil-affected birds. Hudson, an EGOT winner and wildlife enthusiast, stars in a new TV commercial and video showcasing the brand's dual benefits for households and wildlife. Dawn Platinum EZ-Squeeze is available nationwide, starting at $2.94 MSRP.

The Kroger Co. and Procter & Gamble have launched the third year of their Game Changers program in conjunction with the LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship. This initiative aims to advance women in sports, business, and education. Key highlights include:

- Over 400 women supported since the program's inception
- Nearly $100,000 awarded in scholarships
- 260+ graduates from the leadership program, with 25% of corporate participants earning promotions
- 23 female students to receive $2,000 scholarships in 2024
- The LPGA tournament will run from September 19-22 at TPC River's Bend

The event will feature various fan activations and amenities sponsored by P&G brands, including a Pampers Family Center, Gillette Venus Junior Day, and multiple brand-sponsored areas in the Fan Zone.

Secret Deodorant, a Procter & Gamble brand, has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures' Beetlejuice Beetlejuice for a unique marketing campaign. The collaboration features Secret's Whole Body Deodorant in the iconic Afterlife Waiting Room, showcasing its superior odor protection. The campaign includes a supernatural-themed commercial and an immersive experience in Los Angeles called Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience.

Secret's Whole Body Deodorant collection offers aluminum-free products in three forms: stick, invisible cream, and spray. The line is designed for use beyond just underarms, providing odor protection for various body areas. Available in scents like peach & vanilla blossom and lilac & waterlily, the products are priced at a suggested retail of $12.99.

Downy, the #1 trusted fabric rinse for odor removal, has partnered with tennis champion Venus Williams to promote their Rinse & Refresh product. This laundry odor remover is designed to fight stubborn odors in just one wash, targeting sweat-soaked fabrics from workouts and sports. The campaign, called 'Rinse It Out', addresses the widespread issue of lingering odors in laundry, with one in three households reporting odor problems and 25% of consumers rewashing half their loads to eliminate smells.

Downy Rinse & Refresh is safe for all clothes and works by penetrating fibers to break down odor sources. The product is available in various scents, including Cool Cotton, Fresh Lavender, Ocean Mist, and Active Fresh, with prices starting at $2.99. To promote the campaign, Downy is hosting a pop-up event in New York City's Flatiron Plaza on September 4-5, offering product samples and interactive experiences.

Procter & Gamble's (NYSE:PG) Chief Financial Officer, Andre Schulten, is set to speak at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 5, 2024, at 8:15 A.M. ET. This significant event for investors and media will be accessible via a live audio webcast on P&G's investor relations website, www.pginvestor.com. For those unable to attend or listen live, a replay of the webcast will be made available on the same platform.

This presentation offers an opportunity for stakeholders to gain insights into P&G's financial strategy and performance directly from its CFO. The Barclays conference is a key event in the consumer staples sector, attracting attention from industry analysts and investors alike.

Native, a clean personal care company, has launched a Scent Alchemy campaign in partnership with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Herz. The campaign educates consumers on the psychological science of scent and how layering fragrances can impact mood and evoke memories. Native's Chief Fragrance Officer, Natalia Lebedev, has curated four scent stories: Sparkling Citrus, Balancing Nature, Solar Florals, and Elevated Gourmands.

Each collection features products like deodorant, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner designed to enhance specific moods. The products are available at Target stores and online, with prices ranging from $9 to $13. All Native products are sulfate-free, paraben-free, dye-free, cruelty-free, and vegan.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) announced its Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024 results. For Q4, net sales were stable at $20.5 billion, while organic sales rose by 2%. Diluted EPS fell by 7% to $1.27, but core EPS increased by 2% to $1.40. For the fiscal year, net sales grew by 2% to $84 billion and organic sales by 4%. Diluted EPS increased by 2% to $6.02, and core EPS rose by 12% to $6.59. The company generated $19.8 billion in operating cash flow and returned over $14 billion to shareholders. Despite challenges, P&G aims for strong growth in FY 2025, projecting organic sales growth of 3%-5% and a diluted EPS growth of 10%-12%.