PCM Encore LLC Lowers Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

PCM Encore LLC reduced its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 37.7% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 8,687 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,259 shares during the quarter. PCM Encore LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,274,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. increased its stake in shares of 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. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

NYSE PG opened at $146.61 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $147.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $148.60. The company has a market capitalization of $340.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.15, a PEG ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.Procter & Gamble’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages give PG an average “Moderate Buy” rating, with a consensus price target of $161.19 versus the recent share price near $146.61. That implies analysts see potential upside despite the stock’s premium valuation. Procter & Gamble Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary is refocusing attention on PG’s dividend strength. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, equivalent to an annualized $4.35 and an approximately 3.0% yield, supporting its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. Procter & Gamble Dividend Strength Returns to Focus
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a long-term dividend and consumer-staples holding, reinforcing the stock’s stability appeal when investors favor established cash-generating businesses. Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends
• Neutral Sentiment: Insiders Marc Pritchard and Susan Street Whaley sold shares specifically to cover tax withholding obligations connected with equity-award vesting. These sales are less concerning than open-market sales reflecting a negative view of PG’s outlook. Procter & Gamble Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares, reducing his position by about 22%. Although small in dollar terms, the transaction may create modest sentiment pressure because it was not identified as a tax-withholding sale.
• Negative Sentiment: PG’s latest quarter showed revenue growth of only 1.5% year over year, with revenue below expectations and earnings down from the prior-year period. With shares trading at roughly 22 times earnings, investors may question whether the valuation adequately reflects the company’s limited near-term growth.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on PG shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Barclays raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.19.

Insider Activity at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the transaction, the insider owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. The trade was a 7.66% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

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.