Procter & GamblePGDON'T BUYAug 13, 2014Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 08, 2026. Market Open.
Owns neither. Of the two, he'd prefer JNJ. Hesitant to put them in the same basket. With spinoff of healthcare, it's now much more into pharmaceuticals (doing very well) and medical devices. Valuation is not that demanding. Executing well.
PG is a consumer products company. Consumer is in some difficulty, and jury's out as to whether we've seen the worst of that dip.
These consumer stocks are facing inflation. Revenue growth has been low, 3% the last quarter. Margins remain strong, though. Never been cheaper. Pays a 3% dividend. He isn't that bullish on the consumer, but PG is defensive. A good time to buy now, but don't expect a huge return, like 5-10% share appreciation + dividend.
The whole category of consumer staples stocks has had a tremendous run in the 1st half of the year. This has started to give back in the last little while. Not crazy about the valuation here, but in the staples group, this would be one of the ones that he would like.