Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Allworth Financial LP

Allworth Financial LP lowered its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 3.0% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 393,037 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,209 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $57,635,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 14,323.0% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 516,914,798 shares of the company’s stock valued at $75,800,386,000 after acquiring an additional 513,330,829 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $27,862,105,000. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $4,664,783,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth about $3,850,628,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,281,505,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock traded down $0.85 on Tuesday, reaching $145.59. The company had a trading volume of 8,322,187 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,849,199. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $146.73 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $147.64. The firm has a market cap of $338.16 billion, a PE ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm 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 firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $184,600.04. This represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on PG. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Bank of America reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G remains a leading “Dividend King,” having increased its dividend for roughly seven decades. Its consumer-staples portfolio and dependable shareholder returns may appeal to income-focused and defensive investors. 1 Stat That Makes Procter & Gamble Hard to Ignore This September
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 revenue reportedly rose 3% to more than $87 billion, while Moody’s moved P&G’s credit outlook to positive, signaling confidence in its financial strength and balance sheet. 1 Stat That Makes Procter & Gamble Hard to Ignore This September
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary compares P&G with other defensive blue chips and highlights the tradeoff between safety, income and growth. The stock’s appeal remains centered more on stability and dividends than on rapid expansion. Which Defensive Stock Has Dominated in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary warns that rising costs, foreign-exchange pressure and other factors could create an estimated $1.4 billion after-tax earnings headwind in fiscal 2027, putting margins and profit growth at risk. Procter & Gamble Margins Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer said P&G has little growth, describing the valuation and outlook as concerns despite the company’s quality and defensive characteristics. That reinforces investor worries that the shares may offer limited upside beyond dividends. Jim Cramer Discusses Procter & Gamble Valuation and Growth

About Procter & Gamble

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.