16,234 Shares in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Acquired by Littlejohn Financial Services Inc.

Littlejohn Financial Services Inc. bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 16,234 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,494,000. Procter & Gamble accounts for about 1.8% of Littlejohn Financial Services Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest holding.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth approximately $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PG has been the subject of a number of research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $157.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Bank of America lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $180.00 to $174.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Raymond James Financial cut their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $185.00 to $175.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 20th. Berenberg Bank lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $152.00 to $154.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 17th. Finally, Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $153.00 to $151.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $168.55.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 1.4%

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $146.30 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $179.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $341.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.36, a P/E/G ratio of 4.87 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $144.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $151.20.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 24th. The company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.23 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.63% and a net margin of 19.74%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.93 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.100 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 61.75%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 directly owned 979 shares in the company, valued at approximately $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible 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: Wells Fargo upgraded/initiated coverage on PG with a “Buy” view, citing durable margins and cash generation that support dividend and share-buyback capacity. Procter & Gamble (PG) Gets a Buy from Wells Fargo
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reiterated a bullish stance on PG, reinforcing analyst optimism around stable demand for core brands and execution on margin/pricing strategies. TD Cowen is bullish on the Procter & Gamble Company (PG)
• Positive Sentiment: PG’s board declared the quarterly dividend ($1.0568 per share, payable Feb. 17; ex-div Jan. 23), continuing its long dividend streak — supportive for income-oriented investors and a floor under the stock. P&G Declares Quarterly Dividend, January 2026
• Positive Sentiment: PG is featured in dividend-focused screens (e.g., “Dogs of the Dow”) highlighting its yield profile, which can attract dividend-seeking flows. The Dogs of the Dow: 10 Downtrodden Dividends Paying Out Up to 6.8%
• Neutral Sentiment: Company advisory: P&G urged shareholders to reject a mini-tender offer from Potemkin Limited (offer price $100/share), a protective move but unlikely to materially affect operations or valuation. PG Recommends Stockholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer by Potemkin Limited
• Neutral Sentiment: Market note: PG is projected to post quarterly earnings this Thursday; expectations are modestly positive after the prior beat, but the report will be a near-term catalyst. Procter & Gamble (PG) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale reported: Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. sold PG shares — an item investors watch; size/context matter but insider selling can create short-term downward pressure. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks highlights tariff risk that could pressure PG’s plan for ~4% organic sales growth — higher input/tariff costs and limits to pricing could weigh on margin and growth execution. Is Procter & Gamble’s 4% Sales Growth Target at Risk From Tariff Woes?

Procter & Gamble 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.