Royal London Asset Management Ltd. Grows Stock Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. increased its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.2% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,713,412 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 36,195 shares during the quarter. Royal London Asset Management Ltd.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $251,255,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter worth about $27,862,105,000. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 101,618,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,563,008,000 after purchasing an additional 984,102 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 62,647,882 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,962,689,000 after purchasing an additional 1,974,556 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth approximately $4,664,783,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 29,612,826 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,243,815,000 after buying an additional 1,091,091 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PG has been the topic of several research analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 1.2%

NYSE PG opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. 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 company has a market capitalization of $338.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.98, a P/E/G ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $147.06 and a 200-day moving average price of $148.12.

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

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,880,748.31. This represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 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 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. The trade was a 22.02% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

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.