Rep. Lloyd Doggett Buys Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG)

Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democratic-Texas) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on September 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on August 17th.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CocaCola (NYSE:KO) on 7/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 6/18/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) on 6/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 6/10/2026.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE PG opened at $145.12 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $146.32 and a 200 day simple moving average of $147.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $337.07 billion, a PE ratio of 21.92, a P/E/G ratio of 3.55 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.68. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results 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 net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. The business’s quarterly 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. Research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction on 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the business’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 transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. The trade was a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 valued at $953,417 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on PG shares. Bank of America decreased 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. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. HSBC restated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 target price (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Procter & Gamble currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Bullseye Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth about $389,000. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.8% during the second quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 274,537 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,258,000 after buying an additional 2,216 shares during the last quarter. Talon Private Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 32.1% in the second quarter. Talon Private Wealth LLC now owns 2,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $323,000 after buying an additional 535 shares during the period. U S Wealth Group LLC. boosted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 47.6% in the second quarter. U S Wealth Group LLC. now owns 21,274 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,120,000 after acquiring an additional 6,859 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Core Capital Management & Research inc. bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter valued at $147,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: PG is highlighted as a Dividend King that could become more attractive if persistent inflation leads the Federal Reserve to resume raising interest rates. Its dependable payout and defensive products may support demand for the stock during periods of market uncertainty. 3 Dividend Kings to Buy if the Fed Starts Raising Rates
• Positive Sentiment: PG’s long record of maintaining and increasing dividends continues to appeal to income-oriented investors seeking companies that have historically remained resilient through recessions, financial crises and the pandemic. These 5 Dividend Stocks Survived 2008, COVID and Every Recession Before Them
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference may provide investors with additional insight into brand investment, innovation, pricing and consumer demand, but the available report does not identify a material new catalyst. Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts caution that PG’s premium valuation, weak price momentum and ongoing cost pressures could limit upside despite its strong brands and innovation pipeline. This creates a reason for investors to remain selective after the stock’s recent underperformance versus the broader market. Procter & Gamble Stock Looks Pricey

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett’s career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

Procter & Gamble Company is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio spans beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products.

The company’s brands include Tide, Ariel, Downy, Dawn, Febreze, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Head & Shoulders, Olay and Pantene. These products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Procter & Gamble was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.