Rep. David Taylor Buys Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG)

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG). In a filing disclosed on September 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter & Gamble stock on September 8th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

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• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 8/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 8/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 8/11/2026.

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 0.9%

Shares of NYSE PG opened at $146.28 on Friday. Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $137.62 and a fifty-two week high of $167.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $339.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.10, a P/E/G ratio of 3.66 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $146.10 and its 200 day simple moving average is $146.67.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 EPS. The business’s quarterly 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, analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.99 EPS for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $149.00 price objective on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, August 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $164.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Bank of America reduced their target price on Procter & Gamble from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.55.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Procter & Gamble

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PG. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA acquired a new position in Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $177,000. Bullseye Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at approximately $389,000. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas lifted its position in shares of Procter & Gamble by 0.8% in the second quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 274,537 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,258,000 after purchasing an additional 2,216 shares in the last quarter. Talon Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 32.1% during the second quarter. Talon Private Wealth LLC now owns 2,200 shares of the company’s stock worth $323,000 after purchasing an additional 535 shares during the last quarter. Finally, U S Wealth Group LLC. boosted its holdings in Procter & Gamble by 47.6% during the second quarter. U S Wealth Group LLC. now owns 21,274 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,120,000 after purchasing an additional 6,859 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to view P&G as a relatively resilient consumer-staples holding if consumer confidence and spending weaken. Its broad portfolio of essential brands and defensive demand could make PG more attractive during an economic slowdown. Why Investors May Want to Buy Procter & Gamble if Consumer Spending Cools
• Positive Sentiment: P&G remains a frequently searched stock on Zacks, indicating elevated investor interest. However, the coverage emphasizes reviewing existing business and valuation factors rather than announcing a new positive development. Investors Heavily Search Procter & Gamble Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein assigned PG a “Hold” rating, signaling that the analyst sees a relatively balanced risk-reward profile rather than a clear reason to buy or sell aggressively. Procter & Gamble Receives a Hold from Bernstein
• Neutral Sentiment: A defensive-dividend-stock article includes PG among the names investors may consider amid Federal Reserve and inflation concerns, reinforcing its income appeal but offering no new company-specific catalyst. The September Scramble: Defensive Dividend Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that P&G has cut approximately 5,000 jobs could raise concerns about restructuring, softer demand, or pressure to reduce costs, although the featured article primarily discusses employees’ retirement-account tax decisions rather than the company’s operating outlook. P&G Has Cut 5,000 Jobs

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other news, CAO Matthew W. Janzaruk sold 359 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.24, for a total value of $52,141.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 1,271 shares in the company, valued at $184,600.04. This trade represents a 22.02% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Marc S. Pritchard sold 4,030 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at approximately $26,888,873.79. This represents a 2.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last three months, insiders have sold 6,627 shares of company stock worth $953,417. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.