Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by SOL Capital Management CO

SOL Capital Management CO reduced its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 47.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,252 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,481 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises approximately 0.5% of SOL Capital Management CO’s holdings, making the stock its 25th biggest position. SOL Capital Management CO’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,160,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Evercore set a $162.00 target price on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.47.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE PG opened at $151.30 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $146.28 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $148.23. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The stock has a market cap of $352.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.27 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.9 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 24th. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 63.60%.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble is being highlighted as potentially undervalued after its 70th dividend increase, with some commentary suggesting the stock may still have upside despite its premium valuation. Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock May Be 21% Undervalued Following Its 70th Dividend Increase
• Positive Sentiment: The company continues to draw attention as a long-term dividend-growth stock, which can appeal to income-focused investors and support demand for the shares. Here’s How Much You Need to Replace $70,000 in Salary With Dividend Income
• Neutral Sentiment: Procter & Gamble scheduled an earnings webcast discussion, keeping investor attention on upcoming guidance and any updates on demand, margins, and pricing power. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Schedules Earnings Webcast Discussion
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles on the stock’s “quality” and long dividend history suggest the market still views PG as a stable, reliable holding, but also note that the valuation leaves limited room for error. Procter & Gamble: Quality Priced In, Patience Now Required
• Neutral Sentiment: Another analysis emphasized Procter & Gamble’s 70 years of dividend growth, but cautioned that there may be little room for operational missteps at current levels. Procter & Gamble: 70 Years Of Dividend Growth, But Little Room For Error
• Negative Sentiment: Piper Sandler reportedly rated Procter & Gamble a Hold, reflecting a more cautious view on near-term upside after the stock’s recent run. Procter & Gamble (PG) Receives a Hold from Piper Sandler

Procter & Gamble Company 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.