Nwam LLC Purchases 7,350 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Nwam LLC grew its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 10.4% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 77,827 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,350 shares during the period. Nwam LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $11,413,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Carson Advisory Inc. boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,738,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the period. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $549,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Cowa LLC increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. Cowa LLC now owns 2,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the period. KLCM Advisors Inc. increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,140,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the period. Finally, Park Square Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the fourth quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. 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. Argus downgraded Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

Shares of PG stock opened at $145.86 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $338.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.47 and a beta of 0.39. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $146.96 and a 200-day moving average of $148.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%.The company had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced 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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is presently 65.71%.

Trending Headlines about Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Tariff recovery improves cash flow: P&G recovered approximately $100 million in tariffs it had previously paid after those charges were ruled illegal. The reimbursement should provide a modest financial benefit and removes some cost pressure. P&G has gotten back $100M in Trump tariffs it paid
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend appeal remains strong: Recent commentary highlights PG’s roughly 3% yield, long record of annual dividend increases and potential for compounding income over time. The stock continues to be viewed as a defensive holding for retirees and long-term dividend investors. Why P&G’s 3% Yield Could Matter More to Long-Term Dividend Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive positioning: Analysts and investing publications continue to recommend P&G as a dependable consumer-staples dividend stock, citing its brand portfolio, productivity efforts, innovation and robust cash returns. The Best Dividend Stock for 2027 and Beyond: Procter & Gamble

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Procter & Gamble news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction that occurred 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 owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Susan Street Whaley sold 2,238 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total value of $321,802.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 26,989 shares in the company, valued at $3,880,748.31. The trade was a 7.66% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock valued at $953,417 in the last three months. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.