Tema ETFs LLC Boosts Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Tema ETFs LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 10.6% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 48,479 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 4,640 shares during the period. Tema ETFs LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $7,109,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings 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 worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the period. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC increased its position 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 purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake 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 worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the period. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently issued reports on PG. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Raymond James Financial lowered their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 target price on the stock. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.8%

PG opened at $145.21 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25. The company has a market cap of $337.52 billion, a PE ratio of 21.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a 50 day moving average of $148.07 and a 200 day moving average of $149.00.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.71%.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s beauty business is emerging as an important growth driver, supporting optimism that innovation and premium personal-care products can supplement the company’s mature portfolio. The company has also extended its dividend-increase streak to 70 consecutive years, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. 188-year-old Dividend King just unlocked unexpected growth engine
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Erste Group project fiscal 2028 EPS of $7.42 and fiscal 2027 EPS of $7.00, broadly in line with the current consensus for fiscal 2027. The company’s latest quarterly results also included an EPS beat, while its strong cash generation continues to support dividends and share repurchases. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to highlight PG as a defensive, long-term income stock because of its strong brands, resilient consumer demand, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. The seasonal Old Spice Fallidudes launch also provides a modest product and marketing catalyst, though its financial impact is likely limited. Old Spice Fallidudes collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles explaining how many shares are needed to generate $10,000 in annual dividends underscore PG’s reliable income profile, but also suggest that achieving that payout requires a substantial investment at the current share price. Shares needed for $10,000 in dividends
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern: PG trades at roughly 22 times earnings, while recent revenue came in below expectations despite an EPS beat. Its muted year-to-date and one-year total returns may be limiting investor enthusiasm for a premium-priced defensive stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded Procter & Gamble to “Hold,” adding a cautious signal. Erste Group also trimmed its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast slightly from $7.01 to $7.00, although the change is too small to materially alter the outlook. Argus cuts Procter & Gamble to Hold

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.