Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Sold by Valeo Financial Advisors LLC

Valeo Financial Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 6.5% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 78,365 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,448 shares during the period. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $11,492,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 51.5% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 40,068 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,717,000 after purchasing an additional 13,617 shares in the last quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.6% in the first quarter. Taylor Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,891 shares of the company’s stock valued at $493,000 after buying an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 19.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 6,144 shares of the company’s stock valued at $979,000 after buying an additional 1,016 shares during the period. Auxano Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 10.8% during the second quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 7,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,165,000 after buying an additional 714 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.8% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 30,182 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,809,000 after acquiring an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Barclays raised their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $157.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Argus lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.52.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

NYSE:PG opened at $145.88 on Friday. 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 company has a market cap of $339.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.04, a P/E/G ratio of 4.48 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $147.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.98.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. Analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current 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. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 65.71%.

More Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: PG’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Thorne would expand its presence in vitamins, supplements and wellness products, providing a potential avenue for longer-term growth beyond its traditional consumer-staples categories. Procter & Gamble making $3.8 billion acquisition of supplements company Thorne
• Positive Sentiment: PureCycle Technologies reported that its first commercial recycled-resin deliveries to PG have begun, with select Downy detergent caps now in production. The development supports PG’s sustainability efforts and could help secure recycled materials for packaging. PureCycle Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: PG continues to be highlighted as a defensive consumer-staples and dividend stock amid market volatility. However, elevated Treasury yields may make dividend-paying equities somewhat less attractive relative to bonds. 5 Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy in August
• Negative Sentiment: Argus downgraded PG from “buy” to “hold.” The change removes a positive analyst catalyst and likely reflects concerns about valuation, modest recent sales growth and limited near-term upside.
• Negative Sentiment: Discussion surrounding the Thorne acquisition has focused on product quality and safety concerns. Although these are not confirmed problems, such concerns could increase reputational and integration risks for PG as it enters the supplements market. Procter & Gamble Buys Supplement Brand Thorne — People Have Thoughts

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.