Arizona State Retirement System Raises Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Arizona State Retirement System lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 0.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 644,865 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 4,563 shares during the quarter. Arizona State Retirement System’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $94,563,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in PG. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in Procter & Gamble by 1,000.0% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the period. Park Square Financial Group LLC increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 65.1% during the 4th quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1,315.4% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other 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: P&G remains a leading “Dividend King,” having increased its dividend for roughly seven decades. Its consumer-staples portfolio and dependable shareholder returns may appeal to income-focused and defensive investors. 1 Stat That Makes Procter & Gamble Hard to Ignore This September
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 revenue reportedly rose 3% to more than $87 billion, while Moody’s moved P&G’s credit outlook to positive, signaling confidence in its financial strength and balance sheet. 1 Stat That Makes Procter & Gamble Hard to Ignore This September
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary compares P&G with other defensive blue chips and highlights the tradeoff between safety, income and growth. The stock’s appeal remains centered more on stability and dividends than on rapid expansion. Which Defensive Stock Has Dominated in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary warns that rising costs, foreign-exchange pressure and other factors could create an estimated $1.4 billion after-tax earnings headwind in fiscal 2027, putting margins and profit growth at risk. Procter & Gamble Margins Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer said P&G has little growth, describing the valuation and outlook as concerns despite the company’s quality and defensive characteristics. That reinforces investor worries that the shares may offer limited upside beyond dividends. Jim Cramer Discusses Procter & Gamble Valuation and Growth

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays upped their target price on Procter & Gamble from $146.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Bank of America reduced their price target on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $181.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

Procter & Gamble Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE PG traded down $0.85 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $145.59. 8,322,187 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,849,199. 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 $338.16 billion, a PE ratio of 21.99, a PEG ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.39. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $146.73 and a 200-day moving average price of $147.64. Procter & Gamble Company has a 12 month low of $137.62 and a 12 month high of $167.25.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The company had revenue of $21.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.48 earnings per share. Procter & Gamble’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a $1.0885 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.71%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Marc Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.79, for a total transaction of $579,473.70. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CAO Matthew Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417 in the last ninety days. 0.23% of the stock is 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.