Constant Guidance Financial LLC Purchases New Shares in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Constant Guidance Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,532 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,223,000. Procter & Gamble makes up about 0.8% of Constant Guidance Financial LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Trilogy Capital Inc. increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 6,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $901,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $549,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Grant Street Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,627 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Beech Hill Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Beech Hill Advisors Inc. now owns 14,238 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,040,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on PG shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, March 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 9th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.06.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble announced that CFO Andre Schulten will present at Deutsche Bank’s Global Consumer Conference on June 3, giving investors a near-term event to watch for commentary on growth, pricing, and margins. P&G to Webcast Presentation From the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference, June 3
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is also being highlighted in articles about battered blue-chip dividend stocks, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income name for investors seeking stability and yield. 5 Battered Blue-Chip Stocks That Pay Huge Dividends and Won’t Be Down Forever
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to focus on whether P&G’s pricing strategy can sustain growth in 2026 and how its consumer staples business compares with peers, but these pieces are more interpretive than news-driven catalysts. Can Procter & Gamble’s Pricing Strategy Sustain Growth in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s planned $205 million Georgia logistics investment is an operational expansion that could support distribution efficiency, but it is not a major immediate earnings catalyst. Procter & Gamble Expands Georgia Logistics Network With US$205m Facility Investment
• Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also note that PG has fallen over the past year, reflecting investor concern about slower growth and the challenge of sustaining premium pricing in a cautious consumer environment. Is It Time To Reassess Procter & Gamble (PG) After A 12% One Year Share Price Decline

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $170,083.41. This represents a 84.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 3.2%

NYSE:PG opened at $147.52 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $170.99. The company has a 50-day moving average of $144.58 and a 200 day moving average of $147.92. The firm has a market cap of $343.52 billion, a PE ratio of 21.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.13 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.54 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

Procter & Gamble 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.