Review Draft - BUZZ - Preview: Procter & Gamble is expected to report revenue growth and a decline in earnings per share in its financial report scheduled for Thursday.

Reproduced Wednesday's "BUZZ" column, content unchanged

October 22 - ** On Wednesday, Procter & Gamble (PG.N) shares fell 1.3%. Investors are closely watching the company's comments on consumer demand and cost pressures, with its earnings report scheduled before Thursday's market open.

** According to London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) forecasts, the consumer goods manufacturer's quarterly revenue is expected to rise 2% to $22.8 billion, while adjusted earnings per share are projected to fall to $1.88 from $1.99 a year ago.

** In its July report, the company forecasted (link) slower sales and profit growth for fiscal 2027, noting that both the geopolitical and economic environments are challenging.

** Analyst ratings on the stock include 12 "strong buy" or "buy" ratings, 14 "hold" ratings, and 1 "sell" rating.

** According to Trade Alert data, implied options pricing for PG suggests the stock could move 3.1% (in either direction) by this Friday; over the past eight quarters, the average move on the day of earnings was 1.7%.

** PG shares are up about 10% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500 Index .SPX which is up about 13%, but roughly in line with the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rise.

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