Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. Sells 13,457 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. lowered its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 13.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 84,297 shares of the company’s stock after selling 13,457 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $12,952,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Empirical Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 166.9% during the third quarter. Empirical Asset Management LLC now owns 38,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,848,000 after purchasing an additional 23,800 shares in the last quarter. Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 11.7% in the 3rd quarter. Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. now owns 4,322 shares of the company’s stock worth $664,000 after buying an additional 453 shares during the last quarter. RWA Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 12.6% during the 3rd quarter. RWA Wealth Partners LLC now owns 302,671 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,505,000 after buying an additional 33,886 shares in the last quarter. Vawter Financial Ltd. purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the third quarter valued at $298,000. Finally, Waddell & Associates LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 43.8% in the third quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 13,428 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,063,000 after acquiring an additional 4,090 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total value of $26,354,588.40. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 319,385 shares in the company, valued at $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Moses Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.28, for a total transaction of $2,461,625.32. Following the sale, the insider owned 44,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,259,595.80. This trade represents a 25.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 343,069 shares of company stock valued at $54,545,448 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: New product launches and sustainability push (Tide evo concentrated, waterless detergent tile; Head & Shoulders BARE scalp serum) support premiumization, ESG positioning and potentially higher margins — a structural driver of investor enthusiasm. P&G Sustainability Push And New Formats Underpin Valuation Case
• Positive Sentiment: Recent results: P&G topped fiscal Q2 EPS estimates and reiterated FY‑26 guidance (6.83–7.09 EPS), which has prompted analyst upgrades and helped fuel a short‑term rally. Assessing Procter & Gamble (PG) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Tide Evo Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio rationalization efforts aim to streamline SKUs and focus investment on higher‑growth categories — a strategic move that can boost agility and margin expansion over time. Is Portfolio Rationalization the Key to Procter & Gamble’s Agility?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and peer comparisons are mixed: some firms raise targets and reaffirm buys while others remain neutral, reflecting differing views on growth vs valuation. MarketBeat coverage and analyst notes
• Neutral Sentiment: Market action: P&G has been a visible driver in futures/market moves at times, but that can amplify intraday swings unrelated to fundamentals. Procter & Gamble Leads the Way In S&P 500 Futures Trends
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed: Director/executive sell of ~1,809 shares (~$288k) was filed — a small but visible signal that can add to intraday selling pressure. Procter & Gamble Insider Sells $288,463.14 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and relative underperformance: P&G has lagged the staples group over the last year and some analysts warn of limited near‑term upside versus peers, which can prompt profit‑taking after the recent 30‑day strength. How Is Procter & Gamble’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution piece highlights one reason to stay skeptical (valuation/competition), reinforcing mixed sentiment that can weigh on the name intraday. 2 Reasons to Like PG and 1 to Stay Skeptical

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 1.1%

PG opened at $163.45 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $379.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.21, a PEG ratio of 5.52 and a beta of 0.38. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $150.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $150.94. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $179.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.88 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 62.67%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, December 29th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.33.

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.