Patton Albertson Miller Group LLC Sells 4,171 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Patton Albertson Miller Group LLC reduced its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 15.6% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 22,498 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,171 shares during the quarter. Patton Albertson Miller Group LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $3,224,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,717,000 after acquiring an additional 13,617 shares in the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% during the 1st quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after acquiring an additional 277 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares in the last quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 10.8% during the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,165,000 after purchasing an additional 714 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after purchasing an additional 809 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: PureCycle finalized commercialization approvals for two P&G applications and reported improved plant production and economics — this strengthens P&G’s access to recycled resin (sustainability and cost benefits) and de-risks a supplier channel. PureCycle Technologies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Pantene launched “Sunkiss Glow,” expanding seasonal/innovation pipeline in hair care — another product rollout that can help revenue and shelf momentum. Pantene Sunkiss Glow Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Olay rolled out a new “Skinsurance” campaign to drive consumer engagement and premiumization of its Super Collection — marketing that targets higher-margin, long-term skin-care purchases. Olay Redefines Skin Longevity With “Skinsurance”
• Positive Sentiment: Native (a P&G brand) and Secret are executing limited-edition launches and targeted campaigns (Walmart/Target placements, Gen‑Z marketing) that support retail visibility and seasonal sales. Native Launches Limited Edition Boba Cafe Collection Native Launches Global Flavors Collection Secret Partners with Intern Queen
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is listed as an early customer for Amazon’s new Supply Chain Services — that could lower logistics costs or improve reliability if P&G leverages Amazon’s network. Is Amazon’s New End to End Supply Chain Services Platform Altering The Investment Case For Amazon.com (AMZN)?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry research flags a $22.6B opportunity in male toiletries through 2029 with P&G named among incumbents — a long-term market tailwind but not an immediate catalyst. $22.6 Bn Opportunities in the Global Male Toiletries Sector 2026-2029
• Negative Sentiment: P&G warned of approximately a $150M hit from supply disruptions tied to the Iran war — a near-term headwind it says it will mitigate by reformulating and diversifying suppliers. Investors appear to be weighing this against stronger top-line/product signals. P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently commented on PG shares. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Evercore set a $162.00 target price on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Erste Group Bank downgraded Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.06.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total transaction of $5,858,976.69. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,680,576.02. This represents a 50.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 244,715 shares of company stock valued at $39,702,904. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 2.2%

PG opened at $148.04 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $344.73 billion, a PE ratio of 21.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.21 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $170.99. The company has a fifty day moving average of $148.79 and a 200-day moving average of $148.59.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The firm’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.92 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be given a $1.0885 dividend. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

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.