Nuveen LLC Sells 208,137 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Nuveen LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 1.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,087,794 shares of the company’s stock after selling 208,137 shares during the quarter. Nuveen LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,588,992,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in PG. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,459,756 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,030,358,000 after purchasing an additional 2,829,151 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 0.4% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 100,634,824 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,462,541,000 after buying an additional 370,872 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Procter & Gamble by 3.3% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 62,647,882 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,962,689,000 after buying an additional 1,974,556 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth about $4,664,783,000. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 23,872,178 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,421,122,000 after buying an additional 1,021,833 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from investors and media continues to describe PG as a durable, dividend-oriented consumer staples name with steady cash flow, reinforcing the stock’s appeal as a defensive holding. Is The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted P&G as one of the kinds of stocks that can help investors “safely own the techs,” reinforcing its role as a stable portfolio anchor during market volatility. Jim Cramer Says “The P&Gs and the J&Js in Your Portfolio Allow You to Safely Own the Techs”
• Positive Sentiment: P&G and OLAY announced virtual companion technology for skincare simulations, showing continued innovation in higher-engagement beauty and personal care products. Haut.AI Collaborates with OLAY on Virtual Companion Technology to Power Clinically Modeled Skincare Simulations
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage cited in a recent note showed PG still carrying an average “Moderate Buy” rating, which supports sentiment around the shares. Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: P&G and the American Academy of Family Physicians released an oral-health survey for Crest and Oral-B, mainly serving as a brand-marketing update rather than a clear earnings catalyst. New Survey from P&G and American Academy of Family Physicians Reveals 76% of Americans Say They Care About Their Oral Health, But When Polled, Only 3% of Americans Associate Oral Health with Whole Body Health
• Neutral Sentiment: PG also presented at the Evercore Consumer & Retail Conference, but the transcript headline alone does not indicate a major new financial surprise. The Procter and Gamble Company (PG) Presents at The 6th Annual Evercore Consumer and Retail Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing restructuring news, including a leadership reshuffle and plans to cut more than 3,500 jobs globally, which could raise execution and transition concerns in the near term. Procter And Gamble Restructuring And Leadership Shift Create Valuation Watchpoints

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

NYSE PG opened at $148.50 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $144.53 and a 200 day moving average of $147.69. The company has a market capitalization of $345.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.71, a PEG ratio of 6.48 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.73.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $21.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.54 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.91 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th were paid a dividend of $1.0885 per share. This is a boost from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 63.60%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on PG shares. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Raymond James Financial lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Bank of America lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $171.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $160.78.

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.