Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Capital Advisors Inc. OK

Capital Advisors Inc. OK reduced its stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 320,168 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,945 shares during the quarter. Capital Advisors Inc. OK’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $46,949,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. increased its position 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 purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC increased its holdings 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 worth $26,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its position 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 valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The stock was 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 owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

PG has been the subject of several analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Citigroup decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, August 24th. Barclays raised their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Argus cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.2%

NYSE:PG opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $147.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $338.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue 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. Research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles identify PG as a leading dividend stock for 2027 and beyond, emphasizing its dependable income, long record of dividend growth and resilience across economic cycles. This supports demand from income-oriented and defensive investors. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble
• Positive Sentiment: PG is being presented as an attractive alternative to simply owning the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), reflecting investor interest in selecting high-quality individual dividend payers with established household brands. These 3 Dividend Stocks Make a Strong Case for Skipping XLP
• Neutral Sentiment: The bullish investment case also depends on productivity improvements, new product innovation and robust cash returns. Those factors could help offset modest underlying growth, although PG’s valuation remains relatively rich. Is P&G Stock Worth Buying as Growth Slows and Valuation Stays Rich?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts highlight an estimated 8% fiscal 2027 core EPS headwind from higher input costs, financing expenses, lower non-operating income and unfavorable currency movements. These pressures could limit earnings growth and weigh on the stock’s premium valuation. P&G Fiscal 2027 Outlook Brings an 8% Core EPS Headwind Into Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a bearish forecast for PG’s fiscal 2027 earnings, reinforcing concerns that the company’s near-term fundamentals may not justify its valuation. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings

About Procter & Gamble

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.