Redmond Asset Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 18.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,641 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,124 shares during the quarter. Redmond Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $2,711,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Czech National Bank grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% during the third quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 594,914 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,409,000 after acquiring an additional 21,825 shares during the period. Westerkirk Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,796,000. Vega Investment Solutions boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vega Investment Solutions now owns 638,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $101,710,000 after purchasing an additional 8,500 shares in the last quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 7.3% in the 3rd quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV now owns 255,095 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,195,000 after purchasing an additional 17,400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $7,891,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Procter & Gamble News
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings beat and new product momentum — PG topped Q2 EPS expectations and launched Tide evo nationwide, prompting analyst upgrades and renewed investor attention to revenue mix and pricing power. Assessing Procter & Gamble (PG) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Tide Evo Launch
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Erste Group raised PG to Buy from Hold, citing financial strength and low-volatility dividend characteristics, which supports positive analyst momentum. Erste Group Upgrade Reflects Confidence in Procter & Gamble’s (PG) Financial Strength
- Positive Sentiment: Market leadership in futures — coverage highlights PG leading S&P 500 futures trends today, signaling relative strength and short-term investor interest versus the broader market. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Leads the Way In S&P 500 Futures Trends
- Positive Sentiment: Portfolio streamlining — analysts note management is rationalizing the portfolio to focus on higher-growth segments and innovation, which could improve margins and agility over time. Is Portfolio Rationalization the Key to Procter & Gamble’s Agility?
- Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison — Zacks compares PG with Colgate on growth, margins and valuation; outcome is mixed and suggests upside depends on category exposure and estimate revisions rather than a clear catalyst. Procter & Gamble vs. Colgate: Which Consumer Stock Has More Upside?
- Neutral Sentiment: Relative performance context — reporting shows PG has underperformed the Consumer Staples sector over the past year, but analysts remain cautiously optimistic; this frames current gains as recovery rather than breakout. How Is Procter & Gamble’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks?
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — Director Susan Street Whaley sold 1,809 shares (~$288k) in mid‑February; while not large relative to PG’s market cap, the disclosed sale can be interpreted as near‑term profit‑taking. Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Insider Buying and Selling 2026-02-24
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were issued a $1.0568 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.67%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the insider owned 44,735 shares in the company, valued at $7,259,595.80. This represents a 25.32% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the chairman owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 343,069 shares of company stock valued at $54,545,448 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $157.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Dbs Bank raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Piper Sandler started coverage on Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target for the company. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $168.33.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Procter & Gamble
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.
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