Kanawha Capital Management LLC Cuts Stock Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Kanawha Capital Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 181,518 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,835 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble makes up 1.9% of Kanawha Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding. Kanawha Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $27,890,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 67.9% in the second quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have weighed in on PG. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $164.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $166.70.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.57, for a total value of $108,438.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 979 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $146,429.03. This trade represents a 42.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS beat and guidance maintained — P&G reported adjusted EPS of $1.88, topping estimates and reiterating FY2026 EPS guidance, which supports the company’s cash-return profile and dividend reliability. Procter & Gamble Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Organic Sales Flat Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgrade lifts sentiment — JPMorgan moved PG from Neutral to Overweight and raised its $165 price target, giving the stock renewed upward momentum from the buy-side. JPMorgan Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call buying suggests short-term bullish positioning — heavy call-option volume (241k contracts) points to investor speculation on upside around the earnings/news flow (could amplify near-term moves).
• Neutral Sentiment: Innovation initiatives (premium diapers in China) are longer-term growth plays — P&G is pushing Pampers Prestige (silk fibers) to capture premium demand in China; useful for future mix improvement but not an immediate revenue cure. Procter & Gamble is selling diapers made with silk fibers in China as it leans into luxury
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasizing data & technology-led reinvention — new CEO/President highlighted investments to improve targeting and margins; positive strategically but execution will take quarters. Procter & Gamble Says Data and Technology Will Support Company’s Reinvention
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue came up short and organic sales were flat — top-line missed consensus as volumes declined in key categories (razors, diapers) and pricing/mix only partly offset weakness, which is why some investors sold into the print. Procter & Gamble misses revenue estimates due to slower US growth
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff/geopolitical and consumer headwinds flagged — management warned of a challenging external environment (tariffs, geopolitical risk) that could pressure volumes and margins, creating near-term uncertainty. Procter & Gamble falls after warning of challenging consumer and geopolitical environment
• Negative Sentiment: Investor reaction remains mixed — analysts raised some forecasts, but coverage notes the quarter was “mixed” (EPS beat, revenue miss, flat organic sales), so expect muted trading and volatility as the market digests forward commentary. How Investors Are Reacting To Procter & Gamble (PG) Steady Earnings, Softer Guidance And Flat Organic Sales

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

NYSE:PG opened at $150.19 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $144.72 and its 200 day moving average is $150.54. The firm has a market cap of $350.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.25, a PEG ratio of 5.07 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.72. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.10% and a net margin of 19.30%.The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.88 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be issued a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 62.67%.

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.