Royal London Asset Management Ltd. Boosts Stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,713,412 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 36,195 shares during the quarter. Royal London Asset Management Ltd. owned 0.07% of Procter & Gamble worth $251,255,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of PG. Mufg Securities Americas Inc. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 9.1% in the 2nd quarter. Mufg Securities Americas Inc. now owns 70,134 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,284,000 after buying an additional 5,841 shares in the last quarter. Northstar Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 6.2% during the 2nd quarter. Northstar Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,857 shares of the company’s stock valued at $566,000 after acquiring an additional 224 shares during the period. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan now owns 318,822 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,752,000 after acquiring an additional 8,011 shares during the last quarter. Braun Stacey Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% during the 2nd quarter. Braun Stacey Associates Inc. now owns 155,687 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,830,000 after acquiring an additional 14,950 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Chapin Davis Inc. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.0% in the second quarter. Chapin Davis Inc. now owns 24,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,556,000 after acquiring an additional 483 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of Procter & Gamble 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 transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. The trade was a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. The trade was a 22.02% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417. 0.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Barclays raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on 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 eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles identify PG as a leading dividend stock for 2027 and beyond, emphasizing its dependable income, long record of dividend growth and resilience across economic cycles. This supports demand from income-oriented and defensive investors. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble
• Positive Sentiment: PG is being presented as an attractive alternative to simply owning the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), reflecting investor interest in selecting high-quality individual dividend payers with established household brands. These 3 Dividend Stocks Make a Strong Case for Skipping XLP
• Neutral Sentiment: The bullish investment case also depends on productivity improvements, new product innovation and robust cash returns. Those factors could help offset modest underlying growth, although PG’s valuation remains relatively rich. Is P&G Stock Worth Buying as Growth Slows and Valuation Stays Rich?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts highlight an estimated 8% fiscal 2027 core EPS headwind from higher input costs, financing expenses, lower non-operating income and unfavorable currency movements. These pressures could limit earnings growth and weigh on the stock’s premium valuation. P&G Fiscal 2027 Outlook Brings an 8% Core EPS Headwind Into Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a bearish forecast for PG’s fiscal 2027 earnings, reinforcing concerns that the company’s near-term fundamentals may not justify its valuation. Erste Group Bank Has Bearish Forecast for PG FY2027 Earnings

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

PG opened at $145.51 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $147.06 and its 200 day moving average is $148.12. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market cap of $338.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.98, a PEG ratio of 4.43 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced 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. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

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.