Integrity Advisory Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 5,678 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $873,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,099,644,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 15,971.7% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,012,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,117,270,000 after purchasing an additional 6,969,110 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 233,211,283 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,155,222,000 after buying an additional 3,189,111 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 21.4% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,374,499 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,608,785,000 after buying an additional 2,880,895 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 66.3% in the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 5,504,749 shares of the company’s stock worth $877,014,000 after buying an additional 2,195,560 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Procter & Gamble Stock Performance
PG opened at $153.94 on Friday. 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 12-month low of $137.62 and a 12-month high of $179.99. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $152.17 and a two-hundred day moving average of $151.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $357.76 billion, a PE ratio of 22.81, a P/E/G ratio of 5.29 and a beta of 0.37.
Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were issued a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.67%.
Procter & Gamble News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New product push — P&G revived its Mr. Clean brand with a headline product innovation aimed at reinvigorating sales in cleaning/leisure categories; product momentum and marketing can help near-term sales and support market confidence. Mr. Clean Unretires and Launches New Innovation to Tackle Messes
- Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds — Analysts flag PG among several consumer-staples names likely to benefit from resilient staples demand, digital expansion and portfolio optimization, which supports steady cash flow and margins. This is a positive backdrop for earnings stability. 4 Consumer Product Stocks Set to Benefit From Strong Industry Momentum
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend credibility — Coverage lists PG among long-term dividend growers (Dividend Kings), reinforcing the stock’s appeal for income investors and supporting valuation multiple resilience versus cyclicals. These Dividend Kings Have Raised Their Dividends for 50+ Years
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparison — A piece compares PG to Kenvue (KVUE) for value investors; useful context but not an immediate catalyst — may influence relative-rotation flows among staples investors. KVUE vs PG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling reported — Multiple filings and coverage note insider sale activity (including a specific 5,549-share sale) and headlines tie these sales to near-term share weakness; insider selling often triggers short-term selling pressure and investor caution. Ma. Fatima Francisco Sells 5,549 Shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Shares declined more than the market — Coverage notes PG fell more steeply than the broader market in the latest session, which appears tied to the insider selling headlines and short-term investor positioning rather than fresh operational misses. Procter & Gamble (PG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
Insider Activity
In related news, insider Balaji Purushothaman sold 12,827 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.31, for a total value of $2,056,296.37. Following the sale, the insider owned 12,639 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,026,158.09. This trade represents a 50.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $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. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 348,618 shares of company stock worth $55,462,643. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
PG has been the subject of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Barclays set a $155.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, January 16th. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $176.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $156.00 to $179.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $168.33.
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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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