Overnight PG was the best-performing Dow stock, closing up +2.6% following a 1st quarter earnings beat, they enjoyed $US21.87 billion in revenue which dropped to a net profit of $US4.52 billion, a beat of ~6%. Overall, a great result even as higher prices drove some consumers away, with volume falling for the 6th consecutive quarter, i.e. PG have consistently raised prices, pushing some people to discount brands. CEO Jon Moeller summed up the mood by saying, “We’re happy with where we sit currently”.
- We like PG on several levels, targeting fresh highs or ~15% upside into 2024.