Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG Shares Bought by Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC

Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG) by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 90,979 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,292 shares during the period. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $14,346,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $150.00 price target on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Argus cut shares of Procter & Gamble from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $166.00 target price on shares of Procter & Gamble in a report on Tuesday. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of Procter & Gamble from $169.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Procter & Gamble in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $162.20.

Procter & Gamble News Summary

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

Procter & Gamble Trading Down 1.5%

PG stock opened at $156.97 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $147.65 and its 200-day simple moving average 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. Procter & Gamble Company has a 52-week low of $137.62 and a 52-week high of $167.25. The firm has a market cap of $364.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.71, a PEG ratio of 3.96 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 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. Procter & Gamble had a return on equity of 31.36% and a net margin of 18.44%. 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. Procter & Gamble’s revenue for the quarter 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. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Procter & Gamble Company will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Procter & Gamble Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Procter & Gamble news, CEO Paul Gama sold 2,225 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total value of $323,381.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 51,124 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,430,362.16. This trade represents a 4.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Susan Whaley sold 2,369 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.34, for a total value of $344,310.46. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 30,730 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,466,298.20. This trade represents a 7.16% 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 sold 15,135 shares of company stock valued at $2,189,970 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Procter & Gamble Company Profile

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.