Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Purchased by Proficio Capital Partners LLC

Proficio Capital Partners LLC grew its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 306.0% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,645 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,023 shares during the period. Proficio Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,561,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Baxter Bros Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth about $53,549,000. Cibc World Market Inc. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after buying an additional 147,701 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,179,000 after buying an additional 14,492 shares during the period. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 41.8% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,681,000 after acquiring an additional 24,010 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently commented on PG shares. HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and set a $149.00 target price (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at $3,880,748.31. This represents a 7.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417 in the last three months. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of PG opened at $145.86 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $338.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.03, a P/E/G ratio of 4.47 and a beta of 0.39. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $146.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.02.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 65.71%.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Tariff recovery improves cash flow: P&G recovered approximately $100 million in tariffs it had previously paid after those charges were ruled illegal. The reimbursement should provide a modest financial benefit and removes some cost pressure. P&G has gotten back $100M in Trump tariffs it paid
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal remains strong: Recent commentary highlights PG’s roughly 3% yield, long record of annual dividend increases and potential for compounding income over time. The stock continues to be viewed as a defensive holding for retirees and long-term dividend investors. Why P&G’s 3% Yield Could Matter More to Long-Term Dividend Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive positioning: Analysts and investing publications continue to recommend P&G as a dependable consumer-staples dividend stock, citing its brand portfolio, productivity efforts, innovation and robust cash returns. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble

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.