Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Holdings Decreased by Elevated Capital Advisors LLC

Elevated Capital Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 37.1% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 8,341 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,924 shares during the period. Elevated Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,205,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of PG stock opened at $146.74 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $146.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $148.38. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.73. The company has a market capitalization of $341.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.45, a PEG ratio of 6.31 and a beta of 0.39.

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, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The firm had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.9 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 63.60%.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continue to highlight Procter & Gamble as a Dividend King with an attractive yield and discounted valuation relative to its stable earnings profile. 5 Dividend Kings to Buy in July with Irresistible Value and Yield
• Positive Sentiment: Recent product launches, including Braun NEVO and Cascade Clean and Dry Booster Rinse Aid, suggest ongoing brand innovation that could support sales momentum. Procter & Gamble (PG) Extends Its Dividend Appeal, Is The Stock Already Fully Valued?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles this week focused on PG as a core retirement-income stock, reinforcing its reputation as a dependable dividend name but without pointing to any immediate catalyst for the shares.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent market recaps showed PG falling more than the broader market, reflecting investor caution and possible concern that the stock may be fully valued in the near term. Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Another update noted a larger-than-market drop for Procter & Gamble, which may be weighing on sentiment as traders rotate toward other names. Procter & Gamble (PG) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price target for the company. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.47.

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.