Davis R M Inc. Acquires 8,667 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Davis R M Inc. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.7% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 329,437 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,667 shares during the quarter. Davis R M Inc.’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $47,584,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 4th quarter valued at $4,664,783,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. boosted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,104.8% in the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 9,521,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,364,518,000 after purchasing an additional 8,731,126 shares during the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 14,231.0% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 3,549,645 shares of the company’s stock worth $508,700,000 after purchasing an additional 3,524,876 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.2% during the fourth 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. Finally, Amundi increased its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 26.3% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 10,682,455 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,606,748,000 after purchasing an additional 2,222,560 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble highlighted a new Swiffer Lemon Duster launch, which could support category growth, reinforce brand strength, and help drive consumer engagement in its home care portfolio. New Swiffer Lemon Duster Delivers Fresh Scent of Clean
• Positive Sentiment: A report suggesting P&G could benefit as investors rotate away from higher-risk growth names into defensive consumer staples may continue to support the stock’s relative appeal. As the AI Selloff Worsens, Time-Tested Procter & Gamble Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner
• Positive Sentiment: Plans to expand manufacturing in Egypt to serve Gulf and African markets could improve regional supply-chain efficiency and support long-term international growth. Procter & Gamble Expands Egypt Manufacturing To Serve Gulf And African Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focus on valuation comparisons and whether PG is attractive versus Newell Brands, which is more about relative stock selection than a direct catalyst for P&G itself. NWL vs. PG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary asking whether P&G can stay steady ahead of earnings reflects investor caution, but it does not by itself change the fundamental outlook. Can Procter & Gamble Stay Steady As Earnings Day Approaches
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts are warning that upcoming earnings may decline and that P&G may not have the right setup for an earnings beat, which could weigh on the shares if results or guidance disappoint. Analysts Estimate Procter & Gamble (PG) to Report a Decline in Earnings

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of Procter & Gamble stock opened at $149.19 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $347.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.37 and a beta of 0.39. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $147.13 and its 200-day moving average is $148.67. Procter & Gamble Company has a one year low of $137.62 and a one year high of $167.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.53.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 24th. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $21.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.52 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 32.00% and a net margin of 19.16%.Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.54 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.830-7.090 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be given a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is 63.60%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Raymond James Financial decreased their target price 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. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Bank of America cut their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.74.

About Procter & Gamble

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.