PG

The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and markets a portfolio of branded consumer packaged goods across multiple categories. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company was founded in 1837 and operates in approximately 180 countries worldwide. P&G's business is organized into five reportable segments: Fabric & Home Care, Baby, Feminine & Family Care, Beauty, Health Care, and Grooming. The company's portfolio includes 65 brands spanning household names such as Tide, Pampers, Gillette, Bounty, Charmin, Crest, Olay, and Oral-B. With annual net sales exceeding $82 billion and approximately 107,000 employees, P&G ranks among the world's largest consumer goods manufacturers. The company operates through a combination of direct sales to retailers and distribution through third-party distributors. P&G maintains manufacturing facilities in more than 40 countries and conducts business through retail chains, wholesalers, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, and e-commerce platforms. Recent strategic initiatives include streamlining its brand portfolio through divestitures of non-core brands, investing in digital marketing and e-commerce capabilities, and focusing on innovation in premium product segments. The company emphasizes sustainability commitments, including goals for carbon neutrality and recyclable packaging. P&G returns substantial capital to shareholders through dividends, having paid uninterrupted dividends for over 130 consecutive years, earning recognition as a Dividend King.