Accurate Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 108.4% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 188,336 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 97,967 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises 2.6% of Accurate Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest position. Accurate Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $27,693,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in PG. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,351,000 after acquiring an additional 147,701 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares during the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 41.8% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,681,000 after purchasing an additional 24,010 shares during the last quarter. Indivisible Partners acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,120,000. Finally, Rokos Capital Management LLP purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,914,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.4%
Shares of NYSE PG opened at $144.79 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $167.25. The company has a market capitalization of $336.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.44 and a beta of 0.39. The business has a 50-day moving average of $148.17 and a two-hundred day moving average of $148.89.
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. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 65.71%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
PG has been the topic of a number of research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.
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Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Calmer inflation is improving the outlook for consumer-staples companies by potentially easing pressure on household budgets and input costs. Procter & Gamble’s broad portfolio of essential brands is being viewed as relatively resilient. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Calmer Inflation Steadies Consumer Staples?
- Positive Sentiment: PG continues to attract income-oriented investors as a Dividend King, supported by more than six decades of dividend increases. Articles highlighting the dependability of its payout may provide a valuation and demand tailwind. All It Takes Is $17,000 Invested in This High-Yield Dividend King Stock
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several individual forecasts, including Q3 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.66 from $1.64 and Q4 fiscal 2027 EPS to $1.55 from $1.54. It also projects fiscal 2029 EPS of $7.85, above the current-year consensus of approximately $6.99. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage continues to frame Procter & Gamble as a steady blue-chip holding while investors await inflation data. That supports defensive positioning but does not represent a new fundamental catalyst. Procter & Gamble Draws Attention as Dividend Blue Chips Take Center Stage
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced multiple estimates, including fiscal 2027 EPS to $6.97 from $7.05 and fiscal 2028 EPS to $7.42 from $7.47. Fiscal Q1 2027 EPS was cut to $1.89 from $1.96, signaling modest pressure on near-term growth expectations. Procter & Gamble earnings estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices could constrain consumer discretionary spending and increase pressure on value-conscious shoppers, even though PG sells everyday necessities. Erste Group Bank also issued a bearish fiscal 2027 earnings outlook. Why Is Procter & Gamble in Focus as Gasoline Prices Pressure Consumers?
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.
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