Kingsview Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 7.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 93,321 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,681 shares during the quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $13,374,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 66.8% in the fourth quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 269,954 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,687,000 after buying an additional 108,108 shares in the last quarter. Severin Investments LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 116.2% in the fourth quarter. Severin Investments LLC now owns 5,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $745,000 after buying an additional 2,795 shares in the last quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 39.5% in the fourth quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. now owns 2,865 shares of the company’s stock valued at $411,000 after buying an additional 811 shares in the last quarter. PSI Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 9.2% in the fourth quarter. PSI Advisors LLC now owns 1,727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $247,000 after buying an additional 146 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc increased its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 53.2% in the fourth quarter. Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc now owns 18,280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,620,000 after buying an additional 6,350 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Procter & Gamble Price Performance
Shares of PG opened at $147.52 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1 year low of $137.62 and a 1 year high of $170.99. The stock has a market cap of $343.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.13 and a beta of 0.41. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $144.58 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $147.92.
Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 24th were issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. This is an increase from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.60%.
Insider Transactions at Procter & Gamble
In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the firm’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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $172.00 to $167.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Erste Group Bank lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.06.
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Procter & Gamble News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble announced that CFO Andre Schulten will present at Deutsche Bank’s Global Consumer Conference on June 3, giving investors a near-term event to watch for commentary on growth, pricing, and margins. P&G to Webcast Presentation From the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference, June 3
- Positive Sentiment: P&G is also being highlighted in articles about battered blue-chip dividend stocks, reinforcing its appeal as a defensive income name for investors seeking stability and yield. 5 Battered Blue-Chip Stocks That Pay Huge Dividends and Won’t Be Down Forever
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to focus on whether P&G’s pricing strategy can sustain growth in 2026 and how its consumer staples business compares with peers, but these pieces are more interpretive than news-driven catalysts. Can Procter & Gamble’s Pricing Strategy Sustain Growth in 2026?
- Neutral Sentiment: The company’s planned $205 million Georgia logistics investment is an operational expansion that could support distribution efficiency, but it is not a major immediate earnings catalyst. Procter & Gamble Expands Georgia Logistics Network With US$205m Facility Investment
- Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also note that PG has fallen over the past year, reflecting investor concern about slower growth and the challenge of sustaining premium pricing in a cautious consumer environment. Is It Time To Reassess Procter & Gamble (PG) After A 12% One Year Share Price Decline
Procter & Gamble 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.
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