Procter & Gamble’s (PG) “Hold” Rating Reiterated at TD Cowen

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reiterated by analysts at TD Cowen in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $150.00 price target on the stock. TD Cowen’s target price points to a potential upside of 3.06% from the company’s current price.

PG has been the topic of several other research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, August 24th. Citigroup lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.55.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Procter & Gamble stock traded down $2.78 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $145.54. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,934,393 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,688,579. Procter & Gamble 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. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $145.91 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $146.14. The company has a market cap of $338.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for 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%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the 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 sale, the insider owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 sale, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at $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 ninety days, insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Procter & Gamble

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PG. Cowa LLC grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after buying an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the first quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,140,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.6% in the second quarter. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. now owns 2,799 shares of the company’s stock valued at $410,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Solutions LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3.8% in the second quarter. Legacy Solutions LLC now owns 1,928 shares of the company’s stock valued at $283,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Yarger Wealth Strategies LLC grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.7% in the second quarter. Yarger Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 4,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $609,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other 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 decades of dividend increases reinforces its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. How Long Has Procter & Gamble Been Paying Its Cash Distribution?
• Positive Sentiment: Pantene launched a new Cream to Mist hair product co-created with a certified trichologist and social-media influencer. The product reflects consumer-driven innovation, although the financial impact is likely to be modest initially. Procter & Gamble Launches Its First Trichologist Co-Created Hair Product
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed its “hold” rating while setting a $150 price target, implying only modest upside from recent levels. The stance suggests analysts see balanced risk and reward rather than a compelling near-term re-rating. TD Cowen Reaffirms Hold Rating on Procter & Gamble
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G was identified as a heavily watched stock on Zacks, which may increase investor attention but does not represent a fundamental change in earnings or guidance. Procter & Gamble Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Industry commentary highlighted rising material and freight costs, while P&G discussed its supply-chain modernization efforts. Investors may remain concerned that inflationary input and logistics pressures could weigh on margins if they are not fully offset by pricing or productivity gains. CPGs Discuss Automation, Sourcing and Logistics Risks

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.