Integrity Advisory Solutions LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 5,678 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $873,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth approximately $37,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter worth $40,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 12,827 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.31, for a total value of $2,056,296.37. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 12,639 shares in the company, valued at $2,026,158.09. The trade was a 50.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total transaction of $2,461,625.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 44,735 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,259,595.80. This represents a 25.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.36 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 62.67%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages recently issued reports on PG. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the company from $157.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $168.33.
View Our Latest Analysis on Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New product push — P&G revived its Mr. Clean brand with a headline product innovation aimed at reinvigorating sales in cleaning/leisure categories; product momentum and marketing can help near-term sales and support market confidence. Mr. Clean Unretires and Launches New Innovation to Tackle Messes
- Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds — Analysts flag PG among several consumer-staples names likely to benefit from resilient staples demand, digital expansion and portfolio optimization, which supports steady cash flow and margins. This is a positive backdrop for earnings stability. 4 Consumer Product Stocks Set to Benefit From Strong Industry Momentum
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend credibility — Coverage lists PG among long-term dividend growers (Dividend Kings), reinforcing the stock’s appeal for income investors and supporting valuation multiple resilience versus cyclicals. These Dividend Kings Have Raised Their Dividends for 50+ Years
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparison — A piece compares PG to Kenvue (KVUE) for value investors; useful context but not an immediate catalyst — may influence relative-rotation flows among staples investors. KVUE vs PG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling reported — Multiple filings and coverage note insider sale activity (including a specific 5,549-share sale) and headlines tie these sales to near-term share weakness; insider selling often triggers short-term selling pressure and investor caution. Ma. Fatima Francisco Sells 5,549 Shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Shares declined more than the market — Coverage notes PG fell more steeply than the broader market in the latest session, which appears tied to the insider selling headlines and short-term investor positioning rather than fresh operational misses. Procter & Gamble (PG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
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.
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