Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Given Hold Rating at TD Cowen

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)‘s stock had its “hold” rating restated by stock analysts at TD Cowen in a research report issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $150.00 target price on the stock. TD Cowen’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 3.06% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Argus cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $149.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.55.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 1.9%

NYSE PG traded down $2.78 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $145.54. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 8,558,390 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,713,639. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $338.05 billion, a PE ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 0.39. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $145.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $146.10. Procter & Gamble has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted 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. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. The trade was a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% 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. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. 0.23% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Baxter Bros Inc. bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at $12,381,000. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at $53,549,000. Cibc World Market Inc. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 40.6% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after buying an additional 147,701 shares during the period. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 41.8% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,681,000 after buying an additional 24,010 shares during the period. Finally, Rokos Capital Management LLP bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 1st quarter valued at $29,914,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s long record of uninterrupted dividend payments and increases reinforces its appeal to income-focused investors. The company is widely viewed as a dependable consumer-staples dividend stock, which may provide downside support during market volatility. How Long Has Procter & Gamble Been Paying Its Cash Distribution?
• Positive Sentiment: Pantene launched a Cream to Mist hair product co-created with a certified trichologist and a viral hair influencer. The product targets demand for richer nourishment in spray-based hair care and illustrates P&G’s effort to use consumer feedback and social influence to refresh its brands. Procter & Gamble Launches Its First Trichologist Co-Created Hair Product
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of P&G’s $3.8 billion Thorne deal highlights the company’s use of consumer insights, brand strategy and targeted marketing to expand in health and wellness. Successful integration could broaden P&G’s growth opportunities, although the financial impact is likely longer term. How Thorne’s Brand Platform Led to a $3.8B P&G Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed its “hold” rating and set a $150 price target, implying only modest upside from the reference price. The stance suggests analysts see balanced risk and reward rather than a strong immediate catalyst. TD Cowen Reaffirms Hold Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G was identified as a heavily watched stock on Zacks, but the article primarily reviews existing fundamentals rather than reporting a new company development. Its latest quarter showed earnings slightly above estimates, while revenue was below expectations, limiting the significance of the update. P&G Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Industry commentary points to rising material and freight costs, while P&G’s supply-chain update underscores the need for continued automation and logistics investment. Persistent cost inflation could pressure margins if price increases do not fully offset expenses. CPGs Discuss Automation, Sourcing and Logistics Risks

About Procter & Gamble

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care routines. Its portfolio includes products in categories such as beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care.

Major brands associated with Procter & Gamble include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B, Crest, Olay, Old Spice, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Bounty. The company sells its products through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company has grown into a global consumer goods business serving customers in markets around the world.