Rep. Lloyd Doggett Acquires Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) Stock

Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democratic-Texas) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on September 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on August 17th.

Representative Lloyd Doggett also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CocaCola (NYSE:KO) on 7/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 6/18/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) on 6/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 6/10/2026.

Procter & Gamble Stock Performance

PG stock traded up $2.15 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $145.12. The stock had a trading volume of 11,518,025 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,789,442. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $146.32 and a 200 day simple moving average of $147.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $337.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.92, a P/E/G ratio of 3.55 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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. Procter & Gamble had a net margin of 18.44% and a return on equity of 31.36%. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.48 EPS. The business’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. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Key Procter & Gamble News

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

• Positive Sentiment: PG is highlighted as a Dividend King that could become more attractive if persistent inflation leads the Federal Reserve to resume raising interest rates. Its dependable payout and defensive products may support demand for the stock during periods of market uncertainty. 3 Dividend Kings to Buy if the Fed Starts Raising Rates
• Positive Sentiment: PG’s long record of maintaining and increasing dividends continues to appeal to income-oriented investors seeking companies that have historically remained resilient through recessions, financial crises and the pandemic. These 5 Dividend Stocks Survived 2008, COVID and Every Recession Before Them
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference may provide investors with additional insight into brand investment, innovation, pricing and consumer demand, but the available report does not identify a material new catalyst. Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts caution that PG’s premium valuation, weak price momentum and ongoing cost pressures could limit upside despite its strong brands and innovation pipeline. This creates a reason for investors to remain selective after the stock’s recent underperformance versus the broader market. Procter & Gamble Stock Looks Pricey

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of PG. Carson Advisory Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Carson Advisory Inc. now owns 12,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,738,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Procter & Gamble by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 3,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $549,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Cowa LLC boosted its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 70 shares during the period. KLCM Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. KLCM Advisors Inc. now owns 7,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,140,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Midwest Professional Planners LTD. increased its position in Procter & Gamble by 2.6% during the second quarter. Midwest Professional Planners LTD. now owns 2,799 shares of the company’s stock worth $410,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. 65.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, insider Marc Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of the 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 $579,473.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 187,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 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 firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417. 0.23% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on PG. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Argus cut Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $149.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Monday, August 24th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $161.19.

About Representative Doggett

Lloyd Doggett (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Doggett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 37th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lloyd Doggett was born in Austin, Texas. Doggett graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and a J.D. from the University of Texas in 1970. Doggett’s career experience includes working as an adjunct professor with the University of Texas School of Law. In the 116th Congress, Doggett served on the House Ways & Means Committee, and he co-founded the House Prescription Drug Taskforce.

About Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble Company is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio spans beauty, grooming, health care, fabric and home care, and family care products.

The company’s brands include Tide, Ariel, Downy, Dawn, Febreze, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Head & Shoulders, Olay and Pantene. These products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and other distribution channels.

Procter & Gamble was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble.