Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Gateway Investment Advisers LLC

Gateway Investment Advisers LLC lowered its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 75.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 135,797 shares of the company’s stock after selling 426,046 shares during the quarter. Gateway Investment Advisers LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $19,461,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ponta Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth $479,000. LaFleur & Godfrey LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. LaFleur & Godfrey LLC now owns 51,977 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,449,000 after buying an additional 519 shares in the last quarter. Indivisible Partners acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth $2,120,000. Stevens Capital Management LP acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth $252,000. Finally, Equitable Trust Co. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 14.9% in the 4th quarter. Equitable Trust Co. now owns 36,374 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,213,000 after buying an additional 4,705 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 10th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $179.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 20th. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their target price 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. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.06.

Insider Activity

In related news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total transaction of $26,354,588.40. Following the sale, the chairman owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares in the company, valued at approximately $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 244,715 shares of company stock valued at $39,702,904 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: PureCycle finalized commercialization approvals for two P&G applications and reported improved plant production and economics — this strengthens P&G’s access to recycled resin (sustainability and cost benefits) and de-risks a supplier channel. PureCycle Technologies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Pantene launched “Sunkiss Glow,” expanding seasonal/innovation pipeline in hair care — another product rollout that can help revenue and shelf momentum. Pantene Sunkiss Glow Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Olay rolled out a new “Skinsurance” campaign to drive consumer engagement and premiumization of its Super Collection — marketing that targets higher-margin, long-term skin-care purchases. Olay Redefines Skin Longevity With “Skinsurance”
• Positive Sentiment: Native (a P&G brand) and Secret are executing limited-edition launches and targeted campaigns (Walmart/Target placements, Gen‑Z marketing) that support retail visibility and seasonal sales. Native Launches Limited Edition Boba Cafe Collection Native Launches Global Flavors Collection Secret Partners with Intern Queen
• Positive Sentiment: P&G is listed as an early customer for Amazon’s new Supply Chain Services — that could lower logistics costs or improve reliability if P&G leverages Amazon’s network. Is Amazon’s New End to End Supply Chain Services Platform Altering The Investment Case For Amazon.com (AMZN)?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry research flags a $22.6B opportunity in male toiletries through 2029 with P&G named among incumbents — a long-term market tailwind but not an immediate catalyst. $22.6 Bn Opportunities in the Global Male Toiletries Sector 2026-2029
• Negative Sentiment: P&G warned of approximately a $150M hit from supply disruptions tied to the Iran war — a near-term headwind it says it will mitigate by reformulating and diversifying suppliers. Investors appear to be weighing this against stronger top-line/product signals. P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

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

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

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

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

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.