Tectonic Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 10.7% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 71,369 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 6,905 shares during the quarter. Tectonic Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $10,466,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the 4th 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. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. increased 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 acquiring an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Shares of PG stock opened at $144.79 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $148.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $148.89. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.87, a P/E/G ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.39.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 65.71%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group increased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Evercore set a $162.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.52.
Key Headlines 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?
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.
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