Kevin O’Leary’s Stock Portfolio: 15 Stock Picks for 2025

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13. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68

One of the largest consumer goods companies in the world, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) serves consumers across the globe with a portfolio of more than 80 iconic brands, including Gillette and Oral-B.

On January 22, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) exceeded quarterly sales and profit projections, as the U.S. market for its toilet paper and dish soaps jumped. Meanwhile, the Chinese market began its rebound following several challenging quarters. The company produced a profit of $1.88 per share, exceeding estimates of $1.86, while its quarterly net sales increased 2.1% to $21.88 billion, compared with analysts’ expectations of $21.54 billion. P&G’s North American sales also grew 4% during the quarter as the company ramped up its investments in new products to entice customers who had left due to price increases over the past two years.

Following these results, Stifel analysts maintained their Hold rating on PG shares with a stable price target of $161. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) has maintained its full-year 2025 guidance in spite of mounting pressures from commodity prices and foreign exchange. In keeping with the consensus estimate of about 3%, the company projects organic sales growth of 3% to 5%. Procter & Gamble also projects a 5% to 7% rise in EPS, with a midpoint of $6.98. All in all, Stifel’s analysis suggests that P&G’s greater-than-expected sales growth could result in a slight outperformance for the company’s shares.

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