Praxis Investment Management Inc. Purchases 8,437 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Praxis Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 12.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 74,152 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,437 shares during the quarter. Procter & Gamble comprises about 0.6% of Praxis Investment Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Praxis Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $10,627,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Maseco LLP purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Saranac Partners Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble in the third quarter worth $32,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the third quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 3rd quarter valued at about $37,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 2.2%

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $148.04 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $148.79 and its 200-day moving average price is $148.59. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $170.99. The stock has a market cap of $344.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.64, a PEG ratio of 6.21 and a beta of 0.41.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.16% and a return on equity of 32.00%. The company had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is currently 63.60%.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G is listed as an early user of Amazon Supply Chain Services — this could lower P&G’s logistics/fracture costs, improve fulfillment flexibility, and reduce reliance on incumbent carriers, supporting margins and operating efficiency. Amazon Opens Logistics Network To Clients What It Means For Investors
• Positive Sentiment: PureCycle secured final approvals for two P&G applications and reported rising production — progress on recycled resin commercialization supports P&G’s sustainability goals and secures alternative feedstock that could ease input-price pressure over time. PureCycle Technologies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: New product and marketing activity — Pantene’s Sunkiss Glow launch and Olay’s “Skinsurance” campaign (plus Secret’s Gen-Z/career marketing push) extend P&G’s innovation pipeline and consumer engagement, which can support revenue growth and pricing power in core categories. Pantene Sunkiss Glow Launch Puts Procter & Gamble Valuation In Focus Olay Redefines Skin Longevity With “Skinsurance” Deodorant for Stress Sweat: Secret Deodorant Partners with Intern Queen
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail/brand activity (Native limited editions at Walmart/Target) and category market reports highlight continued consumer demand and channel placements; they support longer-term TAM expansion but are not immediate earnings drivers. Native Launches Limited Edition Boba Cafe Collection $22.6 Bn Opportunities in the Global Male Toiletries Sector 2026-2029
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market-watch pieces (target-price roundups, sector screener articles) are background noise for PG’s valuation—useful for context but not immediate catalysts. What are Wall Street analysts’ target price for Procter & Gamble stock? Got $5,000? These 3 High-Yielding Stocks Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows
• Negative Sentiment: P&G warned of roughly a $150M hit from supply disruptions tied to the Iran war — a direct, near-term profit headwind that investors will watch alongside margin trends and the company’s mitigation actions (reformulation and sourcing diversification). P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PG has been the topic of several analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Dbs Bank upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, March 27th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Evercore set a $162.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.06.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In related news, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total value of $2,461,625.32. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 44,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,259,595.80. This trade represents a 25.32% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 12,827 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.31, for a total value of $2,056,296.37. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 12,639 shares in the company, valued at $2,026,158.09. The trade was a 50.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 244,715 shares of company stock valued at $39,702,904 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.