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4/21/2026

P&G Named America’s #1 Most Innovative Household Products Company by Fortune

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A look at how our consumer obsession and commitment to scientific mastery earned us the top spot for the third year in a row.

We are incredibly proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, Procter & Gamble has been named to Fortune's 2026 America's Most Innovative Companies list. Out of hundreds of organizations evaluated, P&G earned the top spot in the Household Products industry.

For us, this recognition is more than just a number on a list. It's a reflection of a promise we make every day: to solve real problems for the millions of people who trust our products in their homes. It’s a testament to the work of our talented teams around the world who are relentless in their pursuit of creating irresistibly superior solutions for daily life.

A 360-Degree View of Innovation

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The Fortune ranking, published in partnership with Statista, is one of the most comprehensive evaluations of its kind. It isn’t just about a single great idea; it assesses a company’s entire innovation ecosystem across three key areas:

  • Product Innovation: The quality and impact of the products we bring to market.
  • Process Innovation: The smart, efficient, and creative ways we operate behind the scenes.
  • Innovation Culture: An environment that empowers our employees to be curious, creative and bold.

This 360-degree view, drawn from analysis of intellectual property and surveys of over 30,000 employees and experts, identified P&G’s greatest strength as Product Innovation — a direct result of our consumer-first mindset.

Rooted in a Relentless Focus on the Consumer

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Every innovation at P&G starts with a simple question: "What problem can we solve?" We immerse ourselves in the lives of our consumers to understand their real-world challenges — the ones they face every day, sometimes without even realizing it. This deep empathy is the spark for everything that follows.

As Victor Aguilar, our Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer, shared:

"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.”

From Scientific Mastery to Your Home

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This recognition reflects our sustained investment across all our categories — from making laundry easier to creating more confident smiles.

Our teams continue to combine deep consumer understanding with broad areas of mastery to raise the bar. It is this proven ability to turn scientific breakthroughs into trusted products that improve the lives of consumers every day that continues to differentiate P&G at scale.

This award isn't a finish line; it’s motivation to keep innovating for you and your family. We are honored by this recognition and more committed than ever to delivering the irresistible superiority you expect from brands you love.

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