Brokerages Set Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Target Price at $162.79

Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $161.0588.

Several analysts have recently issued reports on PG shares. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results and dividend hike: P&G reported fiscal Q3 sales of about $21.2B, modest organic growth and an EPS beat, and announced a 3% quarterly dividend increase — supports income investors and validates guidance. The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Announces Results for Fiscal Q3 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst backing and forecast upgrades: Several analysts raised forecasts and price targets after the Q3 beat, and UBS reaffirmed a Buy — that backing can buoy the stock near-term. Procter & Gamble Analysts Raise Their Forecasts Following Strong Q3 Earnings UBS Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Procter & Gamble (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: Product and brand momentum: Management is pushing an innovation-led strategy with new product launches and marketing (Febreze, Aussie, Gillette Venus campaign) that the company says should drive share gains over time. Procter & Gamble’s Portfolio Strategy: Strengthening Core Brands? Gillette Venus Launches Smoothguard Campaign
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend reputation: Multiple outlets highlight P&G’s long dividend history and ~2.9% yield — attractive for income investors but largely priced into a mature, low-volatility stock. This Boring but Beautiful Dividend Stock Could Quietly Help Fund Your Retirement for Decades.
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail/market mentions and inclusion lists: P&G continues to show up in “quality dividend” and defensive stock roundups — supportive for steady demand but not a catalyst for big re-ratings. FMCG giants Nestle, P&G, Colgate have lost their shine
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sector skepticism: Some commentary flags that big FMCG names have underperformed and face valuation pressure — elevated multiples and slow growth expectations could cap upside. FMCG giants Nestle, P&G, Colgate have lost their shine
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing-power caution from management: P&G’s CFO warned pricing power isn’t guaranteed as consumers stay price-sensitive — that increases execution risk for margins if innovation/marketing can’t drive premiumization. Procter & Gamble’s CFO says pricing power isn’t a given anymore—here’s how the company plans to earn it

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total transaction of $1,264,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 6,571 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,038,218. The trade was a 54.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total transaction of $26,354,588.40. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at $51,884,093.25. The trade was a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 252,715 shares of company stock valued at $40,966,904 in the last ninety days. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of PG. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,459,756 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,030,358,000 after purchasing an additional 2,829,151 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 101,618,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,563,008,000 after purchasing an additional 984,102 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 62,647,882 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,962,689,000 after purchasing an additional 1,974,556 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $4,664,783,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 29,612,826 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,243,815,000 after purchasing an additional 1,091,091 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $149.08 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $149.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $148.64. Procter & Gamble has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $170.99. The firm has a market cap of $347.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.11 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 (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The business had revenue of $21.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.52 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble will post 6.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This is a boost from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) 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.