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
$143.99
Market Cap
$336.47B
52-Week High
$174.80
52-Week Low
$137.62
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products

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

1 Year
$888
+-11%
3 Years
$1,088
+9%
5 Years
$1,272
+27%
10 Years
$2,328
+133%
Since IPO
$584,610
+58361%

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 $888 as of May 2026, representing a -11.3% 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 $1,088 as of May 2026, representing a +8.8% 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 $1,272 as of May 2026, representing a +27.2% 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 $2,328 as of May 2026, representing a +132.8% 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 $584,610 as of May 2026, representing a +58361.0% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.99%
Positive Months
428
56% of 770
Negative Months
335
44% of 770
Data Period
64+ years
770 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1998 (+25.1%)
Best month on avg: October (+3.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2000 (-35.4%)
Worst month on avg: February (-0.6%)

Over the past 64+ years (770 months), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has averaged a monthly return of +0.99% with a median return of +0.75%. The stock had 428 positive months (56%) and 335 negative months (44%). 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 +3.4%), 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 +12.17% with a median return of +11.18%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.83%. 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 33 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+12.17%
Best Year
1989 (+66.78%)
Worst Year
2000 (-27.09%)
Positive Years
50/64
Year Return Start End
2026 +1.19% $142.30 $143.99
2025 -12.26% $162.18 $142.30
2024 +17.25% $138.32 $162.18
2023 -0.86% $139.51 $138.32
2022 -5.05% $146.93 $139.51
2021 +20.52% $121.91 $146.93
2020 +14.15% $106.80 $121.91
2019 +39.70% $76.45 $106.80
2018 +3.57% $73.81 $76.45
2017 +12.70% $65.50 $73.81
2016 +9.36% $59.89 $65.50
2015 -9.97% $66.52 $59.89
2014 +15.42% $57.63 $66.52
2013 +23.65% $46.61 $57.63
2012 +5.20% $44.31 $46.61
2011 +7.06% $41.38 $44.31
2010 +9.36% $37.84 $41.38
2009 +1.18% $37.40 $37.84
2008 -13.81% $43.39 $37.40
2007 +16.64% $37.20 $43.39
2006 +13.38% $32.81 $37.20
2005 +7.19% $30.61 $32.81
2004 +12.38% $27.24 $30.61
2003 +18.48% $22.99 $27.24
2002 +11.50% $20.62 $22.99
2001 +3.11% $20.00 $20.62
2000 -27.09% $27.43 $20.00
1999 +21.57% $22.56 $27.43
1998 +15.89% $19.47 $22.56
1997 +50.48% $12.94 $19.47
1996 +32.18% $9.79 $12.94
1995 +36.79% $7.16 $9.79
1994 +11.33% $6.43 $7.16
1993 +8.78% $5.91 $6.43
1992 +16.74% $5.06 $5.91
1991 +11.03% $4.56 $5.06
1990 +26.36% $3.61 $4.56
1989 +66.78% $2.16 $3.61
1988 +5.55% $2.05 $2.16
1987 +15.29% $1.78 $2.05
1986 +13.61% $1.56 $1.78
1985 +28.25% $1.22 $1.56
1984 +5.12% $1.16 $1.22
1983 -0.24% $1.16 $1.16
1982 +54.24% $0.75 $1.16
1981 +23.18% $0.61 $0.75
1980 -2.49% $0.63 $0.61
1979 -12.95% $0.72 $0.63
1978 +7.09% $0.67 $0.72
1977 -5.34% $0.71 $0.67
1976 +7.66% $0.66 $0.71
1975 +11.64% $0.59 $0.66
1974 -9.51% $0.65 $0.59
1973 -16.15% $0.78 $0.65
1972 +44.47% $0.54 $0.78
1971 +38.41% $0.39 $0.54
1970 +8.63% $0.36 $0.39
1969 +30.25% $0.28 $0.36
1968 -3.73% $0.29 $0.28
1967 +29.72% $0.22 $0.29
1966 +8.37% $0.20 $0.22
1965 -12.73% $0.23 $0.20
1964 +4.20% $0.22 $0.23
1963 +14.46% $0.20 $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: 3/24/2026