The Procter & Gamble Company

PG · Consumer Defensive

About The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

The Procter & Gamble Company is a Household & Personal Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

PG trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

Key Statistics

Current Price
$161.57
Market Cap
$374.48B
52-Week High
$167.25
52-Week Low
$137.62
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

$1,000 Invested in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

1 Year
$1,112
+11%
3 Years
$1,168
+17%
5 Years
$1,305
+30%
10 Years
$2,513
+151%
Since IPO
$670,267
+66927%

How much would $1,000 invested in PG be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in PG 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) in 2025 would be worth $1,112 as of November 2026, representing a +11.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PG 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) in 2023 would be worth $1,168 as of November 2026, representing a +16.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PG 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) in 2021 would be worth $1,305 as of November 2026, representing a +30.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PG 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) in 2016 would be worth $2,513 as of November 2026, representing a +151.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PG at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) at IPO would be worth $670,267 as of November 2026, representing a +66926.7% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.00%
Positive Months
433
56% of 777
Negative Months
337
43% of 777
Data Period
64+ years
777 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1998 (+25.1%)
Best month on avg: October (+3.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2000 (-35.4%)
Worst month on avg: February (-0.6%)

Over the past 64+ years (777 months), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has averaged a monthly return of +1.00% with a median return of +0.74%. The stock had 433 positive months (56%) and 337 negative months (43%). The best month in PG's history was October 1998 with a +25.1% return, while the worst was March 2000 at -35.4%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.5%), and February the weakest (-0.6%).

PG's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +53.8%, and the worst was 2000 at -19.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 64 years of trading history, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has delivered an average annual return of +12.40% with a median return of +11.41%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.12%. The stock posted gains in 50 years (78%) and losses in 14 years (22%).

PG's best year was 1989 with a +66.78% gain, while the worst was 2000 at -27.09%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 16, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. PG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 34 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+12.40%
Best Year
1989 (+66.78%)
Worst Year
2000 (-27.09%)
Positive Years
50/64
Year Return Start End
2026 +16.01% $139.27 $161.57
2025 -12.26% $158.73 $139.27
2024 +17.25% $135.37 $158.73
2023 -0.86% $136.54 $135.37
2022 -5.05% $143.80 $136.54
2021 +20.52% $119.32 $143.80
2020 +14.15% $104.52 $119.32
2019 +39.70% $74.82 $104.52
2018 +3.57% $72.24 $74.82
2017 +12.70% $64.10 $72.24
2016 +9.36% $58.62 $64.10
2015 -9.97% $65.11 $58.62
2014 +15.42% $56.41 $65.11
2013 +23.65% $45.62 $56.41
2012 +5.20% $43.36 $45.62
2011 +7.06% $40.50 $43.36
2010 +9.36% $37.03 $40.50
2009 +1.18% $36.60 $37.03
2008 -13.81% $42.47 $36.60
2007 +16.64% $36.41 $42.47
2006 +13.38% $32.11 $36.41
2005 +7.19% $29.96 $32.11
2004 +12.38% $26.66 $29.96
2003 +18.48% $22.50 $26.66
2002 +11.50% $20.18 $22.50
2001 +3.11% $19.57 $20.18
2000 -27.09% $26.84 $19.57
1999 +21.57% $22.08 $26.84
1998 +15.89% $19.05 $22.08
1997 +50.48% $12.66 $19.05
1996 +32.18% $9.58 $12.66
1995 +36.79% $7.00 $9.58
1994 +11.33% $6.29 $7.00
1993 +8.78% $5.78 $6.29
1992 +16.74% $4.95 $5.78
1991 +11.03% $4.46 $4.95
1990 +26.36% $3.53 $4.46
1989 +66.78% $2.12 $3.53
1988 +5.55% $2.01 $2.12
1987 +15.29% $1.74 $2.01
1986 +13.61% $1.53 $1.74
1985 +28.25% $1.19 $1.53
1984 +5.12% $1.14 $1.19
1983 -0.24% $1.14 $1.14
1982 +54.24% $0.74 $1.14
1981 +23.18% $0.60 $0.74
1980 -2.49% $0.61 $0.60
1979 -12.95% $0.71 $0.61
1978 +7.09% $0.66 $0.71
1977 -5.34% $0.70 $0.66
1976 +7.66% $0.65 $0.70
1975 +11.64% $0.58 $0.65
1974 -9.51% $0.64 $0.58
1973 -16.15% $0.76 $0.64
1972 +44.47% $0.53 $0.76
1971 +38.41% $0.38 $0.53
1970 +8.63% $0.35 $0.38
1969 +30.25% $0.27 $0.35
1968 -3.73% $0.28 $0.27
1967 +29.72% $0.22 $0.28
1966 +8.37% $0.20 $0.22
1965 -12.73% $0.23 $0.20
1964 +4.20% $0.22 $0.23
1963 +14.46% $0.19 $0.22

Frequently Asked Questions: PG

What sector is PG in? ▼

PG operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Household & Personal Products industry.

How has PG performed historically? ▼

Over 64 years of trading history, PG has posted gains in 50 years (78% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +66.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in PG? ▼

You can invest in PG through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PG.

Last updated: 11/1/2026