Independent Investors Inc. Sells 10,409 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Independent Investors Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 19.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 41,933 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,409 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 1.2% of Independent Investors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position. Independent Investors Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $6,443,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the period. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, October 27th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $158.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $161.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $167.95.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.7%

PG stock opened at $146.00 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $179.99. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $144.63 and a 200-day moving average of $150.66. The company has a market capitalization of $341.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.31, a PEG ratio of 4.97 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.71.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.87 by $0.01. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.74% and a return on equity of 32.63%. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.75%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat & healthy margins — P&G reported $1.88 EPS vs. $1.87 consensus and posted a strong net margin and ROE, which supports the company’s cash generation and dividend profile. MarketBeat: Procter & Gamble stock
• Positive Sentiment: Productivity and cost savings remain a tailwind — Analysts highlight that P&G’s productivity programs and supply‑chain efficiencies can protect margins and help EPS even as inflationary pressures persist. Zacks: Can PG’s Productivity Drive Fuel EPS Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro risk tone turned slightly more positive — A reported retreat on proposed tariffs boosted U.S. futures and market sentiment broadly, which can help cyclical demand but is only an indirect factor for defensive staples like P&G. Benzinga: Trump’s Greenland Tariff Retreat Sends Dow Futures Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Product pipeline news — Reports that P&G is developing a new razor system suggest potential future revenue drivers, but this is early-stage and unlikely to move near-term results materially. MSN: Procter & Gamble is developing a new razor system
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed and volume weakness — Quarterly revenue was $22.21B vs. $22.36B consensus; WSJ notes revenue gains were driven by higher prices while volumes fell, raising questions about demand elasticity and sustainability of growth. WSJ: Procter & Gamble Revenue Ticks Up, Helped by Higher Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Muted analyst commentary ahead of the print — Some commentators (including Jim Cramer) warned to expect no “fireworks,” which can temper upside and encourage profit‑taking after the report. Yahoo/Video: Jim Cramer on Procter & Gamble’s Earnings

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, P&G has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of branded consumer packaged goods. The company focuses on developing, manufacturing and marketing a broad portfolio of household and personal care products sold to consumers and retailers worldwide.

P&G’s product offering spans several core business categories, including Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Baby, Feminine & Family Care.