Indivisible Partners acquired a new stake in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 14,795 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,120,000.
Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Triodos Investment Management BV grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 7.3% in the third quarter. Triodos Investment Management BV now owns 255,095 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,195,000 after purchasing an additional 17,400 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 0.6% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 234,630,605 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,050,992,000 after purchasing an additional 1,419,322 shares in the last quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 820.6% in the third quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 14,803 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,308,000 after purchasing an additional 13,195 shares in the last quarter. Heritage Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 32.7% in the third quarter. Heritage Wealth Management Inc. now owns 150,814 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,173,000 after purchasing an additional 37,198 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Procter & Gamble by 21.5% in the third quarter. Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 84,512 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,985,000 after purchasing an additional 14,954 shares in the last quarter. 65.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Procter & Gamble Stock Performance
PG opened at $144.97 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $149.13 and its 200-day moving average is $148.60. The stock has a market cap of $337.57 billion, a PE ratio of 21.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.14 and a beta of 0.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Procter & Gamble Company has a twelve month low of $137.62 and a twelve month high of $170.99.
Procter & Gamble Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a dividend of $1.0885 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 24th. This is a positive change from Procter & Gamble’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Procter & Gamble’s dividend payout ratio is presently 63.60%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts recently commented on PG shares. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $159.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Procter & Gamble from $165.00 to $162.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Procter & Gamble from $142.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Raymond James Financial cut their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $175.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Erste Group Bank cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.06.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on PG
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 5,549 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.29, for a total transaction of $917,194.21. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $170,083.41. The trade was a 84.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Gary A. Coombe sold 36,093 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.33, for a total value of $5,858,976.69. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 34,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,680,576.02. The trade was a 50.77% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 244,715 shares of company stock valued at $39,702,904 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Procter & Gamble News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Procter & Gamble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Olay launched a new “Skinsurance” campaign built around the clinically backed OLAY Super Collection, positioning skincare as a long?term investment — a brand?building move that can support pricing and loyalty over time. Olay Redefines Skin Longevity With “Skinsurance”
- Positive Sentiment: Pantene introduced “Sunkiss Glow,” a seasonal leave?in hair protection spray, and Metamucil launched a celebrity?led digital series — ongoing product marketing and content pushes across P&G’s brands can help drive shelf demand and consumer engagement. Pantene Introduces Sunkiss Glow Metamucil Grabs the Mic
- Neutral Sentiment: A round?up of Wall Street analyst target prices offers a range of expectations that can underpin trading interest and help explain intraday moves as investors compare targets to current valuation. What are Wall Street analysts’ target price for Procter & Gamble stock?
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage in retail/value strategy pieces (e.g., Dogs of the Dow discussions) can attract income/value investors to PG given its dividend profile, supporting demand even if growth is muted. Warren Buffett Owns 2 of the Small Dogs of the Dow
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst pieces warn that weak consumer volumes remain a headwind; P&G is relying on cost discipline, productivity and supply?chain agility to protect margins, but sustained volume declines would limit upside and pressure growth metrics. Can PG’s Cost Discipline Neutralize Weak Consumer Volumes? Can PG’s Cost Discipline Neutralize Weak Consumer Volumes? (Zacks)
About Procter & Gamble
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.
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