Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC Sells 5,905 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC cut its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 16.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 29,844 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,905 shares during the period. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $4,376,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Paladin Wealth LLC lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 9.3% during the second quarter. Paladin Wealth LLC now owns 4,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $721,000 after purchasing an additional 419 shares during the period. Harrell Investment Partners LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 5.4% during the second quarter. Harrell Investment Partners LLC now owns 11,689 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,714,000 after buying an additional 601 shares in the last quarter. First Bank & Trust increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 5.0% in the 2nd quarter. First Bank & Trust now owns 1,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $269,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the period. Shrier Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 56.2% in the 2nd quarter. Shrier Wealth Management LLC now owns 28,080 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,118,000 after buying an additional 10,101 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.5% in the 2nd quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,745 shares of the company’s stock valued at $842,000 after buying an additional 138 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.8%

NYSE PG opened at $145.21 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $337.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The business’s fifty day moving average is $148.07 and its 200 day moving average is $149.00.

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

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently issued reports on PG shares. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Bank of America cut their target price on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.52.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s beauty business is emerging as an important growth driver, supporting optimism that innovation and premium personal-care products can supplement the company’s mature portfolio. The company has also extended its dividend-increase streak to 70 consecutive years, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. 188-year-old Dividend King just unlocked unexpected growth engine
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Erste Group project fiscal 2028 EPS of $7.42 and fiscal 2027 EPS of $7.00, broadly in line with the current consensus for fiscal 2027. The company’s latest quarterly results also included an EPS beat, while its strong cash generation continues to support dividends and share repurchases. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to highlight PG as a defensive, long-term income stock because of its strong brands, resilient consumer demand, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. The seasonal Old Spice Fallidudes launch also provides a modest product and marketing catalyst, though its financial impact is likely limited. Old Spice Fallidudes collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles explaining how many shares are needed to generate $10,000 in annual dividends underscore PG’s reliable income profile, but also suggest that achieving that payout requires a substantial investment at the current share price. Shares needed for $10,000 in dividends
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern: PG trades at roughly 22 times earnings, while recent revenue came in below expectations despite an EPS beat. Its muted year-to-date and one-year total returns may be limiting investor enthusiasm for a premium-priced defensive stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded Procter & Gamble to “Hold,” adding a cautious signal. Erste Group also trimmed its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast slightly from $7.01 to $7.00, although the change is too small to materially alter the outlook. Argus cuts Procter & Gamble to Hold

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.