Procter & Gamble Earns #1 Household Products Spot on Fortune's 2026 America's Most Innovative Companies List, Recognized for Superior Product Innovation

P&G leads the household products industry for the third consecutive year on Fortune's Most Innovative Companies ranking, recognized for strength in Product Innovation among 300 of the nation's top innovators

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) announced it has been named to Fortune's 2026 America's Most Innovative Companies list, earning the top position in the Household Products Industry — a distinction the company has now held for three consecutive years. Published in partnership with Statista, the ranking evaluated hundreds of U.S.-headquartered organizations and identified P&G's greatest strength as Product Innovation, a reflection of the company's relentless focus on solving consumer problems with superior, science-backed solutions.

The Fortune America's Most Innovative Companies ranking assesses organizations across three equally weighted dimensions: Product Innovation, Process Innovation, and Innovation Culture. The methodology draws on an extensive data collection process, including analysis of intellectual property portfolios and surveys of more than 30,000 employees and 3,000 industry experts and customers — ensuring a rigorous, 360-degree view of each company's innovation capabilities. The 300 recognized companies collectively represent over $12.5 trillion in annual revenue, placing P&G among America's most elite and consequential innovators.

"This recognition is a testament to our incredible organization around the world and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, transforming how we innovate. We start with a consumer-first approach, deeply understanding their needs and getting clear on the problems to be tackled, leveraging our broad areas of science, technology and AI expertise to design and deliver solutions that delight the people we serve every day,” said Victor Aguilar, Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer, Procter & Gamble.

P&G's recognition for Product Innovation reflects sustained investment across its brand portfolio, where the company continues to take an integrated approach to innovation to raise the bar across categories including Fabric Care, Home Care, Baby Care, Feminine Care, Family Care, Hair Care, Skin and Personal Care, Grooming, Oral Care, and Personal Health Care. The company's robust intellectual property portfolio and proven ability to turn scientific breakthroughs into products that improve the lives of consumers continue to differentiate P&G at scale — as also evidenced by its recent Fortune 500 ranking.

About Procter & Gamble

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