Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) CAO Matthew Janzaruk Sells 359 Shares of Stock

Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) CAO Matthew Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $146.61 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $340.79 billion, a PE ratio of 22.15, a PEG ratio of 4.46 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25. The business’s 50 day moving average is $147.66 and its 200-day moving average is $148.60.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages give PG an average “Moderate Buy” rating, with a consensus price target of $161.19 versus the recent share price near $146.61. That implies analysts see potential upside despite the stock’s premium valuation. Procter & Gamble Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary is refocusing attention on PG’s dividend strength. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, equivalent to an annualized $4.35 and an approximately 3.0% yield, supporting its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. Procter & Gamble Dividend Strength Returns to Focus
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a long-term dividend and consumer-staples holding, reinforcing the stock’s stability appeal when investors favor established cash-generating businesses. Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends
• Neutral Sentiment: Insiders Marc Pritchard and Susan Street Whaley sold shares specifically to cover tax withholding obligations connected with equity-award vesting. These sales are less concerning than open-market sales reflecting a negative view of PG’s outlook. Procter & Gamble Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares, reducing his position by about 22%. Although small in dollar terms, the transaction may create modest sentiment pressure because it was not identified as a tax-withholding sale.
• Negative Sentiment: PG’s latest quarter showed revenue growth of only 1.5% year over year, with revenue below expectations and earnings down from the prior-year period. With shares trading at roughly 22 times earnings, investors may question whether the valuation adequately reflects the company’s limited near-term growth.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 14,323.0% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 516,914,798 shares of the company’s stock worth $75,800,386,000 after buying an additional 513,330,829 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,459,756 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,030,358,000 after acquiring an additional 2,829,151 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,862,105,000. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 101,618,926 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,563,008,000 after purchasing an additional 984,102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 3.3% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 62,647,882 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,962,689,000 after purchasing an additional 1,974,556 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on PG. Jefferies Financial Group upped 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. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Evercore set a $162.00 target price on Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Argus downgraded Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

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.