Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Core Wealth Partners LLC

Core Wealth Partners LLC lowered its position in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 40.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,909 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,027 shares during the period. Core Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $1,277,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the period. Park Square Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth 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 period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 171 shares during the period. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Maseco LLP acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of PG stock opened at $150.39 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $350.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.99, a P/E/G ratio of 6.63 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $145.12 and a 200-day simple moving average of $147.76.

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

Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 24th were given a $1.0885 dividend. This is a boost from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, April 24th. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.60%.

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: PG’s Herbal Essences brand is launching a limited-edition Papaya + Citrus Strength collection with Love Island’s Amaya, a move aimed at younger consumers and designed to support brand relevance and sales momentum. Procter & Gamble (PG) Launches Herbal Essences Papaya And Citrus Line With Amaya
• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble is expanding retail-media and co-marketing efforts through Albertsons, including an industry-first scripted branded entertainment model, which could strengthen consumer engagement and product visibility. Albertsons Media Collective Unveils Industry-First Branded Entertainment Model, Co-Developed with Procter & Gamble
• Positive Sentiment: PG has recently been trading higher relative to the market, reflecting investor interest in its defensive profile and stable earnings power. Procter & Gamble (PG) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlighting PG as a classic dividend and defensive stock reinforces its appeal to income-focused investors, but does not signal a new catalyst for the shares. 3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Every Single Year
• Negative Sentiment: One commentary argued that the stock may be a crowded defensive trade and suggested other cash-flow names may offer better upside, which could weigh on sentiment at the margin. Forget P&G: This Defensive Cash-Flow Powerhouse Just Beat Earnings and Is a Best Buy Today

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have commented on PG. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Raymond James Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Wells Fargo & Company upped 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, Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $160.78.

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.