Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Rating Reaffirmed as “Hold” by TD Cowen

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reiterated by equities researchers at TD Cowen in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $150.00 price target on the stock. TD Cowen’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 3.06% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective 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. Bank of America lowered their price target on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Argus lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.55.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

PG traded down $2.78 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $145.54. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 8,447,143 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,689,898. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $145.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of $146.14. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $338.05 billion, a PE ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter 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. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at $26,888,873.79. This trade represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 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 Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cowa LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. raised its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the first quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,140,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. now owns 2,799 shares of the company’s stock worth $410,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Solutions LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the 2nd quarter. Legacy Solutions LLC now owns 1,928 shares of the company’s stock worth $283,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the period. Finally, Yarger Wealth Strategies LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter. Yarger Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 4,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $609,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s long record of uninterrupted dividend payments and decades of dividend increases reinforces its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. How Long Has Procter & Gamble Been Paying Its Cash Distribution?
• Positive Sentiment: Pantene launched a new Cream to Mist hair product co-created with a certified trichologist and social-media influencer. The product reflects consumer-driven innovation, although the financial impact is likely to be modest initially. Procter & Gamble Launches Its First Trichologist Co-Created Hair Product
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed its “hold” rating while setting a $150 price target, implying only modest upside from recent levels. The stance suggests analysts see balanced risk and reward rather than a compelling near-term re-rating. TD Cowen Reaffirms Hold Rating on Procter & Gamble
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G was identified as a heavily watched stock on Zacks, which may increase investor attention but does not represent a fundamental change in earnings or guidance. Procter & Gamble Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Industry commentary highlighted rising material and freight costs, while P&G discussed its supply-chain modernization efforts. Investors may remain concerned that inflationary input and logistics pressures could weigh on margins if they are not fully offset by pricing or productivity gains. CPGs Discuss Automation, Sourcing and Logistics Risks

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care routines. Its portfolio includes products in categories such as beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care.

Major brands associated with Procter & Gamble include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B, Crest, Olay, Old Spice, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Bounty. The company sells its products through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble, the company has grown into a global consumer goods business serving customers in markets around the world.