Constitution Capital LLC Reduces Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Constitution Capital LLC decreased its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 15.5% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 21,480 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,948 shares during the period. Procter & Gamble comprises about 1.6% of Constitution Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 19th biggest holding. Constitution Capital LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $3,150,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 40.6% during the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 511,833 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,351,000 after purchasing an additional 147,701 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 15.9% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 105,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,179,000 after purchasing an additional 14,492 shares in the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV lifted its position in Procter & Gamble by 41.8% during the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 81,511 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,681,000 after buying an additional 24,010 shares during the period. Indivisible Partners purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter valued at $2,120,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 3,791.9% during the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 11,053 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,592,000 after buying an additional 10,769 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PG has been the subject of several research reports. HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price target (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $166.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $156.00 price objective on the stock. Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PG opened at $146.17 on Tuesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 1-year low of $137.62 and a 1-year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $147.97 and a 200-day moving average price of $149.01. The company has a market capitalization of $339.76 billion, a PE ratio of 22.08, a PEG ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is currently 65.71%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary describes P&G as a potential “unexpected growth” story, highlighting beauty products, innovation, artificial intelligence applications, and operating efficiency as drivers that could supplement its traditional dividend-compounding profile. 188-year-old Dividend King just unlocked unexpected growth engine
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles recommend P&G as a reliable passive-income holding, citing its long dividend record, recurring demand, strong brands, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. This reinforces the stock’s defensive appeal amid market volatility and tariff concerns. Looking to Generate Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and financial writers continue to characterize P&G as a high-quality, wide-moat consumer-staples company, arguing that dependable cash flow supports further dividend growth despite near-term pressure on margins. Wall Street Is Betting P&G’s Dividend Growth Ends
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as board chairman after Jon Moeller’s retirement. The transition is not an immediate earnings catalyst, but investors will monitor its implications for strategy and governance. What Could Procter & Gamble Chairman Change Mean After Jon Moeller Retires?
• Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded P&G to “Hold,” while concerns remain about tariffs, margin compression, relatively cautious guidance, and the $3.8 billion cash acquisition of wellness brand Thorne. The deal could expand P&G’s growth platform but also raises execution and capital-allocation risks. Procter & Gamble Cut to Hold at Argus

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.