Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by PCM Encore LLC

PCM Encore LLC decreased its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 37.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,687 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,259 shares during the quarter. PCM Encore LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,274,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% during the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% in the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages give PG an average “Moderate Buy” rating, with a consensus price target of $161.19 versus the recent share price near $146.61. That implies analysts see potential upside despite the stock’s premium valuation. Procter & Gamble Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary is refocusing attention on PG’s dividend strength. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.0885 per share, equivalent to an annualized $4.35 and an approximately 3.0% yield, supporting its appeal to income-oriented and defensive investors. Procter & Gamble Dividend Strength Returns to Focus
• Positive Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a long-term dividend and consumer-staples holding, reinforcing the stock’s stability appeal when investors favor established cash-generating businesses. Dividend Stocks to Buy Before August Ends
• Neutral Sentiment: Insiders Marc Pritchard and Susan Street Whaley sold shares specifically to cover tax withholding obligations connected with equity-award vesting. These sales are less concerning than open-market sales reflecting a negative view of PG’s outlook. Procter & Gamble Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares, reducing his position by about 22%. Although small in dollar terms, the transaction may create modest sentiment pressure because it was not identified as a tax-withholding sale.
• Negative Sentiment: PG’s latest quarter showed revenue growth of only 1.5% year over year, with revenue below expectations and earnings down from the prior-year period. With shares trading at roughly 22 times earnings, investors may question whether the valuation adequately reflects the company’s limited near-term growth.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $321,802.02. Following the sale, the insider owned 26,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,880,748.31. This trade represents a 7.66% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PG has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Procter & Gamble from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. 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. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $163.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Trading Up 1.3%

NYSE:PG opened at $146.61 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $147.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.60. The company has a market capitalization of $340.79 billion, a PE ratio of 22.15, a P/E/G ratio of 4.46 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were given a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 65.71%.

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.