Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Has $108.46 Million Stock Position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. cut its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 0.6% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 739,647 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,211 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $108,462,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of 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 valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter worth $26,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% during the fourth quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Stock Up 0.5%

NYSE:PG opened at $145.86 on Wednesday. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $338.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.47 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. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $146.96 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $148.02.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. The firm’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. Equities research analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PG has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Argus downgraded Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Barclays increased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Bank of America cut their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their target price on Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total transaction of $52,141.16. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $184,600.04. The trade was a 22.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, 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 transaction of $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. The trade was a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 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 valued at $953,417 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Tariff recovery improves cash flow: P&G recovered approximately $100 million in tariffs it had previously paid after those charges were ruled illegal. The reimbursement should provide a modest financial benefit and removes some cost pressure. P&G has gotten back $100M in Trump tariffs it paid
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal remains strong: Recent commentary highlights PG’s roughly 3% yield, long record of annual dividend increases and potential for compounding income over time. The stock continues to be viewed as a defensive holding for retirees and long-term dividend investors. Why P&G’s 3% Yield Could Matter More to Long-Term Dividend Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive positioning: Analysts and investing publications continue to recommend P&G as a dependable consumer-staples dividend stock, citing its brand portfolio, productivity efforts, innovation and robust cash returns. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble

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.