Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Holdings Lowered by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp lessened its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,397,883 shares of the company’s stock after selling 31,067 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp owned about 0.06% of Procter & Gamble worth $214,785,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in PG. Birch Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 6.9% in the third quarter. Birch Financial Group LLC now owns 3,157 shares of the company’s stock worth $485,000 after buying an additional 204 shares during the period. Ardent Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 24.4% in the 3rd quarter. Ardent Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,495 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,917,000 after acquiring an additional 5,000 shares in the last quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth about $83,000. Delta Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 8.1% during the 3rd quarter. Delta Financial Advisors LLC now owns 33,985 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,222,000 after acquiring an additional 2,540 shares during the period. Finally, TrueMark Investments LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 123.1% during the 3rd quarter. TrueMark Investments LLC now owns 42,587 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,543,000 after acquiring an additional 23,500 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total transaction of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $146,429.03. This represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS beat and guidance maintained — P&G reported adjusted EPS of $1.88, topping estimates and reiterating FY2026 EPS guidance, which supports the company’s cash-return profile and dividend reliability. Procter & Gamble Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Organic Sales Flat Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgrade lifts sentiment — JPMorgan moved PG from Neutral to Overweight and raised its $165 price target, giving the stock renewed upward momentum from the buy-side. JPMorgan Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call buying suggests short-term bullish positioning — heavy call-option volume (241k contracts) points to investor speculation on upside around the earnings/news flow (could amplify near-term moves).
• Neutral Sentiment: Innovation initiatives (premium diapers in China) are longer-term growth plays — P&G is pushing Pampers Prestige (silk fibers) to capture premium demand in China; useful for future mix improvement but not an immediate revenue cure. Procter & Gamble is selling diapers made with silk fibers in China as it leans into luxury
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasizing data & technology-led reinvention — new CEO/President highlighted investments to improve targeting and margins; positive strategically but execution will take quarters. Procter & Gamble Says Data and Technology Will Support Company’s Reinvention
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue came up short and organic sales were flat — top-line missed consensus as volumes declined in key categories (razors, diapers) and pricing/mix only partly offset weakness, which is why some investors sold into the print. Procter & Gamble misses revenue estimates due to slower US growth
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff/geopolitical and consumer headwinds flagged — management warned of a challenging external environment (tariffs, geopolitical risk) that could pressure volumes and margins, creating near-term uncertainty. Procter & Gamble falls after warning of challenging consumer and geopolitical environment
• Negative Sentiment: Investor reaction remains mixed — analysts raised some forecasts, but coverage notes the quarter was “mixed” (EPS beat, revenue miss, flat organic sales), so expect muted trading and volatility as the market digests forward commentary. How Investors Are Reacting To Procter & Gamble (PG) Steady Earnings, Softer Guidance And Flat Organic Sales

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG opened at $150.19 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $350.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.07 and a beta of 0.39. The company’s fifty day moving average is $144.72 and its 200-day moving average is $150.59. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.10%. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be paid a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.67%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

PG has been the subject of several research reports. Morgan Stanley set a $175.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, October 27th. Piper Sandler began coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 target price for the company. Raymond James Financial lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.21.

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.