Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Capital World Investors

Capital World Investors lowered its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 6.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,744,284 shares of the company’s stock after selling 321,572 shares during the period. Capital World Investors owned approximately 0.20% of Procter & Gamble worth $728,959,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of PG. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,717,000 after purchasing an additional 13,617 shares during the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 10.6% during the first quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after acquiring an additional 277 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 1,016 shares in the last quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.8% in the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,165,000 after buying an additional 714 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 2.8% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,809,000 after purchasing an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Significant drop in short interest — Short interest fell ~13.6% to 22.39M shares as of Feb. 27 (about 1.0% of float) and a days‑to‑cover of ~1.9, reducing near‑term short pressure and potential forced selling. (No link)
• Positive Sentiment: Upgrades and brand repositioning for cleaning lines — Coverage noting upgraded Mr. Clean and Gain lines as strengthening P&G’s category moat, which could support market share and pricing power. Are P&G’s Upgraded Mr. Clean and Gain Lines Quietly Redefining Its Brand Moat (PG)?
• Positive Sentiment: New product push for Mr. Clean — Company announced Mr. Clean “retirement/comeback” and new SKUs, which may drive incremental sales and revive brand relevance in household cleaning. PG One Stages Mr. Clean’s Retirement/Comeback, Announces New Products
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing lift for Old Spice — A high‑profile campaign licensing Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” aims to refresh Old Spice’s positioning and support sales. Old Spice Teams Up With Iconic R&B Group to Ignite Beloved “Mom Song” in New Campaign
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price‑target lift — Wells Fargo raised its PG target to $177 (from $165) and other bullish writeups highlight resilient demand for staples; analyst optimism can attract flows. Why The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is One of the Best Stocks That Will Always Grow
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street commentary and research features — Zacks and other outlets include PG in research lists and analyst discussion pieces; useful for sentiment but not an immediate catalyst by itself. Is It Worth Investing in P&G (PG) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider/insider‑related selling — Sen. John Boozman reported a sale of PG shares; insider selling can be read negatively by some investors even if not material. Sen. John Boozman Sells Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Stock

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $155.98 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $175.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 0.72. The stock has a market cap of $362.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.11, a P/E/G ratio of 5.19 and a beta of 0.37. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $152.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $151.06.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 19.30% and a return on equity of 32.21%. The company had revenue of $22.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.36 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly 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. Analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were paid a $1.0568 dividend. This represents a $4.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 62.52%.

Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble

In other news, Chairman Jon R. Moeller sold 162,232 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the chairman owned 319,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,884,093.25. This trade represents a 33.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.15, for a total value of $14,495,738.45. Following the transaction, the insider owned 182,607 shares in the company, valued at $27,601,048.05. This trade represents a 34.43% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 348,618 shares of company stock valued at $55,462,643. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PG has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded 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 report on Tuesday, December 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Procter & Gamble from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $157.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Barclays set a $155.00 price objective on Procter & Gamble in a report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $161.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $150.00 price target for the company. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $168.33.

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.