OV Management LLC Makes New $1.01 Million Investment in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

OV Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund bought 6,540 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,005,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Interchange Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 52.4% in the 3rd quarter. Interchange Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,090 shares of the company’s stock valued at $782,000 after purchasing an additional 1,750 shares in the last quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 7.3% in the third quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,703 shares of the company’s stock worth $723,000 after buying an additional 319 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 9.8% in the third quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 10,301,944 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,582,894,000 after buying an additional 923,223 shares in the last quarter. Clarion Wealth Managment Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.3% during the 3rd quarter. Clarion Wealth Managment Partners LLC now owns 7,517 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,155,000 after buying an additional 700 shares during the period. Finally, Brucke Financial Inc. lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 6.0% during the 3rd quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. now owns 2,448 shares of the company’s stock worth $368,000 after acquiring an additional 138 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted their price target 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $157.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $150.00 to $156.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.33.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In related news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.45, for a total value of $26,354,588.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman directly owned 319,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,884,093.25. This represents a 33.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total transaction of $14,495,738.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 182,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,601,048.05. This represents a 34.43% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 343,069 shares of company stock worth $54,545,448 in the last quarter. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $163.45 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $379.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.21, a PEG ratio of 5.52 and a beta of 0.38. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $150.14 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $150.94. 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 Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $179.99.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.36 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.21% and a net margin of 19.30%.During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.88 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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 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.