Capital Analysts LLC Purchases 4,898 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Capital Analysts LLC raised its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 4.3% in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 117,656 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 4,898 shares during the quarter. Capital Analysts LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $17,253,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in PG. Baxter Bros Inc. purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at about $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth $53,549,000. Cibc World Market Inc. raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% during the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after acquiring an additional 147,701 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,179,000 after buying an additional 14,492 shares during the period. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 41.8% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $145.59 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. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $146.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $147.56. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $167.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $338.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G remains a Dividend King, having increased its dividend for roughly seven decades. Fiscal 2026 revenue reportedly rose 3% to more than $87 billion, while Moody’s moved its credit outlook to positive, supporting confidence in the company’s balance sheet and shareholder-return capacity. 1 Stat That Makes Procter & Gamble Hard to Ignore This September
• Neutral Sentiment: PG continues to attract attention as a defensive consumer-staples investment and income stock. However, comparisons with other defensive blue chips highlight that safety alone has not guaranteed superior returns. Which Defensive Stock Has Dominated in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn that rising input costs, unfavorable foreign-exchange movements and other pressures could create an estimated $1.4 billion after-tax earnings headwind in fiscal 2027. The concern is especially significant because P&G’s latest quarter beat on earnings but missed revenue expectations, reinforcing questions about underlying growth. Procter & Gamble Margins Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer described P&G as having little or no growth, a criticism that could weigh on the stock’s valuation near 22 times earnings. Investors appear increasingly focused on whether dependable dividends can compensate for sluggish sales and earnings expansion. Jim Cramer Discusses Procter & Gamble Valuation and Growth

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 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 transaction of $579,473.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the business’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 $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,880,748.31. This represents a 7.66% 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. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PG has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. 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 report on Friday, July 10th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Citigroup cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

About Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble Company is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio spans beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products.

The company’s brands include Tide, Ariel, Downy, Dawn, Febreze, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Head & Shoulders, Olay and Pantene. These products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Procter & Gamble was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.