Mcdonald Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 43.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,279 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,901 shares during the quarter. Mcdonald Partners LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $965,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Czech National Bank raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 594,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $91,409,000 after acquiring an additional 21,825 shares in the last quarter. Westerkirk Capital Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at approximately $4,796,000. Vega Investment Solutions raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.3% in the second 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 lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 7.3% in the third 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 period. Finally, Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth $7,891,000. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $159.68 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $371.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.66, a P/E/G ratio of 5.46 and a beta of 0.37. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $151.70 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $151.16. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $179.99.
Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend
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 dividend of $1.0568 per share. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 62.67%.
Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: P&G announced a major shareholder‑return program (~$10 billion) that reinforces its income profile and supports dividend‑oriented holders. This is a clear long‑term positive for valuation and yield investors. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Q4: EPS slightly beat estimates and management provided FY2026 EPS guidance (6.830–7.090) roughly in line with expectations — evidence of earnings resilience even as revenue missed marginally. That supports the stock’s defensive, cash‑flow narrative. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Management is pitching an AI/technology shift (AI‑driven product development, supply‑chain automation) as a growth lever presented at CAGNY — a strategic message that can boost margins over time if execution follows. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: P&G’s brand and product initiatives (Gain Plus launch; Spruce marketing/mascot) support long‑term brand health but are unlikely to move shares materially in the near term. Read More. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains broadly constructive (average rating: Moderate Buy; mixed price targets), and large institutional holders have been adding to positions — both stabilize the investor base but don’t explain intraday moves. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares (about $917k) and reduced her stake materially — a disclosure that often triggers short‑term selling or investor caution even if for personal reasons. Read More.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total value of $5,858,976.69. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,680,576.02. The trade was a 50.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares in the company, valued at approximately $170,083.41. This trade represents a 84.36% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643 in the last 90 days. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $177.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised 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. Barclays set a $155.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, TD Cowen cut Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $150.00 to $156.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target 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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