Tema ETFs LLC Acquires 4,640 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Tema ETFs LLC grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 10.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 48,479 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,640 shares during the period. Tema ETFs LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $7,109,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of PG. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth about $4,664,783,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% during the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,364,518,000 after purchasing an additional 8,731,126 shares during the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 14,231.0% during the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 3,549,645 shares of the company’s stock worth $508,700,000 after purchasing an additional 3,524,876 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,459,756 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,030,358,000 after purchasing an additional 2,829,151 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Amundi boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 26.3% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 10,682,455 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,606,748,000 after buying an additional 2,222,560 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG stock opened at $145.21 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $148.07 and a 200-day moving average of $149.00. The company has a market cap of $337.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.48 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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. On average, equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports 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 report on Tuesday, April 14th. Bank of America reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Barclays upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.52.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: P&G’s beauty business is emerging as an important growth driver, supporting optimism that innovation and premium personal-care products can supplement the company’s mature portfolio. The company has also extended its dividend-increase streak to 70 consecutive years, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors. 188-year-old Dividend King just unlocked unexpected growth engine
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Erste Group project fiscal 2028 EPS of $7.42 and fiscal 2027 EPS of $7.00, broadly in line with the current consensus for fiscal 2027. The company’s latest quarterly results also included an EPS beat, while its strong cash generation continues to support dividends and share repurchases. Procter & Gamble analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to highlight PG as a defensive, long-term income stock because of its strong brands, resilient consumer demand, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. The seasonal Old Spice Fallidudes launch also provides a modest product and marketing catalyst, though its financial impact is likely limited. Old Spice Fallidudes collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles explaining how many shares are needed to generate $10,000 in annual dividends underscore PG’s reliable income profile, but also suggest that achieving that payout requires a substantial investment at the current share price. Shares needed for $10,000 in dividends
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern: PG trades at roughly 22 times earnings, while recent revenue came in below expectations despite an EPS beat. Its muted year-to-date and one-year total returns may be limiting investor enthusiasm for a premium-priced defensive stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded Procter & Gamble to “Hold,” adding a cautious signal. Erste Group also trimmed its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast slightly from $7.01 to $7.00, although the change is too small to materially alter the outlook. Argus cuts Procter & Gamble to Hold

Procter & Gamble Company 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.