Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Holdings Decreased by Vest Financial LLC

Vest Financial LLC decreased its holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 410,684 shares of the company’s stock after selling 8,952 shares during the quarter. Vest Financial LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $59,664,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of PG. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Procter & Gamble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in Procter & Gamble in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Paladin Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Toews Corp ADV acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the second quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Procter & Gamble during the first quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors own 65.77% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Price Performance

Procter & Gamble stock opened at $156.97 on Thursday. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52 week low of $137.62 and a 52 week high of $167.25. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $147.65 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $146.83. 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 stock has a market cap of $364.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.71, a P/E/G ratio of 3.96 and a beta of 0.39.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) last announced 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. The firm had revenue of $21.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.38 billion. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%. The company’s revenue was up 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.48 EPS. Procter & Gamble has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.890-7.110 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Investors of record on Friday, October 23rd will be issued a $1.0885 dividend. This represents a $4.35 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 23rd. Procter & Gamble’s payout ratio is 65.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on PG shares. Argus lowered Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Procter & Gamble from $177.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Friday, October 16th. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective (down from $182.00) on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $166.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research report on Tuesday. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $162.20.

Insider Buying and Selling at Procter & Gamble

In other Procter & Gamble news, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,369 shares of Procter & Gamble stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total value of $344,310.46. Following the sale, the insider owned 30,730 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,466,298.20. The trade was a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Andre Schulten sold 3,914 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total transaction of $568,860.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 65,618 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,536,920.12. The trade was a 5.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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. Insiders have sold a total of 15,135 shares of company stock valued at $2,189,970 in the last three months. 0.23% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Procter & Gamble

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

• Positive Sentiment: Procter & Gamble’s dividend remains a key support for the stock. The company recently recorded its 70th consecutive annual dividend increase, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors, particularly while interest rates remain elevated. The Ultimate Dividend Growth Stock to Buy With $100 Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed its “outperform” rating and maintained a $166 price target, implying additional upside from the referenced trading level. Benzinga analyst-rating report
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are comparing PG’s dependable profitability and cash flow from essential household products with higher-risk consumer brands such as Nike. This supports PG’s defensive profile but does not provide a new earnings catalyst. Nike vs. Procter & Gamble
• Negative Sentiment: Procter & Gamble expects only 1% to 3% organic sales growth, raising concerns that the company’s large brands may be struggling to generate stronger underlying demand. Procter & Gamble Expects 1% to 3% Organic Growth
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings preview identifies a central risk: recovering product volumes could be offset by pricing headwinds, potentially limiting revenue growth and margins. Procter & Gamble Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Options-market activity indicates traders are positioned for PG shares to decline following the earnings release, reflecting elevated near-term uncertainty. Barchart Earnings Analysis

About Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is a global consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products used in households and personal care. Its portfolio includes personal health and grooming products, beauty and skin care items, baby, feminine and family care products, fabric and home care products, and oral care products.

The company’s well-known brands include Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Crest, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze and Mr.